Reviews

• Frederick Parr

  Mar 30, 2023

  Seats very uncomfortable with little leg room . Production very slow at first and the story was not well told. Dancing not impressive, Set nonexistent, the black outs did not make sense. The dream sequence far too long. Singing was good and Annie the girl who just can’t say ‘No ‘ was excellent.

• Reviewer

  Mar 30, 2023

  A very different show from the original - not one myself and friend would recommend -I found it hard to follow story and found production to be very dark - also felt adaption was politically correct which spoilt the show- I also couldn’t understand the significance of the girl dancing on stage - overall a very disappointing adaptation!

• Camilla

  Mar 26, 2023

  Slow start and strange unimaginative setting for the musical I love I THOUGHT but….. I was so wrong. I was hooked in and the surprises were revealed slowly and seductively. Imagination was key. Loved it. But…. Some people left early clearly confused and disappointed. It wasn’t what it said on the tin.

• Jemjem

  Mar 15, 2023

  As it says a completely new revival. It works brilliantly funny, emotional and menacing in parts. Fantastically arranged music a totally different sound, marvellous. A great show, a must see show

• Jackie

  Mar 14, 2023

  An ok production. If you are going to change/ modernise a classic make sure the new version can stand up against it. The scenery was basic, lighting poor and voice projection could have been better. It needed a bigger ensemble to bring it to life. The title song was ok but that should have been the big one. When I have heard it sung on many other platforms it always sends a tingle down my spine. This was just a whimper as there just wasn’t enough to bring it to life. It was clearly produced on a budget and it showed. Sorry to say.

• Tony Baldwin

  Mar 13, 2023

  We were very disappointed with the show , it was very dis-jointed and took a long while to get going

• PFB

  Mar 9, 2023

  Very disappointing production. No idea how it warrants 5* Too much darkness, smoke, little atmosphere and laboured throughout - apart from the last 10 minutes my friends and I were totally bored - sorry

• Tennytack

  Mar 7, 2023

  This new production sparkles whilst delicious new musical arrangements provide foot tapping numbers and uplifting vocal performances. The only part that did not quite fit was the second half dream sequence which has an overwhelmingly heavy soundtrack that is a bit uncomfortable on the ear drums and too long .

• Rebecca Geoghegan

  Mar 5, 2023

  I hadn’t read any reviews so had expectations of gingham and hoe downs. Well… I got those but so much more. I was gripped, it was Shakespeare and Sophocles and Euripides and Rogers and Hammerstein. I feel so jealous of those who are yet to see it.

• KarenR

  Mar 5, 2023

  Loved the idea of reworking this classic but some bits just didn't work! The dream/nightmare dance at the beginning of act 2, clever but way too long cut it by 2/3rds you were completely losing the audience, All my party were choruses as to why curly shot Geb (not knowing the story!) This wasn't very clear! And the blacked out scenes, my companion thought there'd been a power cut!! Having said that, loved the cast and band, just think it needs a bit of tweaking!!

• Alasdair Romanes

  Feb 28, 2023

  There is something irksome about House lights being left on … yes it contrasted with the scenes with blackouts or strange coloured lighting but it also created a “Verfremdungseffekt” - alienation; I could not lose myself in the world of the play. The director also thought it was clever to have actors on stage all the time whether involved in the action or not - it was certainly different but made it hard to focus on the actual scene. The Brechtian minimalism ripped the joy out of the musical and the actors struggled to engage. The strange and interminable dance at the start of the second act was another example of a director not letting a play and it’s music speak for themselves. Largely disappointing.

• Bleupasse

  Feb 25, 2023

  Good singers and dancer but set stark. No synopsis in program. I was hoping for a thrilling performance but just got a good one.

• Farry1

  Feb 25, 2023

  First half very good with a few pregnant pauses second half a very random unrelated solo dance ...all in all good show and nice small theatre and helpful staff

• E A Ross

  Feb 23, 2023

  Having seen the excellent reviews for this production and loving various past productions of this musical I thought I would enjoy it. How wrong I was. I considered leaving after the first half but decided to endure. This upcycled version was certainly not for me. Perhaps more suitable for the younger generation. On the plus side, the theatre was full and that was very good to see.

• Mr Never to return

  Feb 21, 2023

  The worst show I've ever been too in all my years, didn't hang around for the 2nd half. total let down. one boring set, sound poor, the list is endless, total ruined the show & nothing like or anyway near the original. it said, This visionary production is funny and sexy, provocative and probing, YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING.