Musicals 2005 Archives - One4Review
Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers: County USA
August 8, 2005 | adminAfter a short absence the HWS Rembiko Project are back at the Fringe with a full programme of shows. The largest production in the repertoire is The Gondoliers of County USA. One of the best ensemble groups I get … Read More
Sawdust Circle
August 8, 2005 | adminWhen circuses were the lifeblood of some families, when audiences equaled living well and empty tents starvation. We meet Bernie MacFee, his family and faithful performers, Lawrence Sorrento as MacFee, Pippa Evans ,his wife Alina and Victoria Robertson his … Read More
The Gigli Concert
August 8, 2005 | adminThe Gigli Concert with Lorcan Cranitch, Alastair Mackenzie and Alison McKenna was one of the plays I was looking forward to. Despite the very talented cast it left me cold. I liked the set, a full sized room with … Read More
School Ties
August 8, 2005 | adminIn 2003 Geoff discovered what he called, a gem of a show, in ‘School Ties’. This show was devised, choreographed, directed and written by Julian, Jonathan and Angela Kaufman. Having not seen ‘School Ties’ first time round I was … Read More
Goblin Market
August 8, 2005 | adminI am unaware of the origins of this company prior to attending this production but I was heavily reminded of the now defunct NYMT productions that graced the same Theatre during the Fringe for years. A very talented company … Read More
The Secret Garden
August 8, 2005 | adminThe Secret Garden has one of the best sets I have seen so far on the fringe. The costumes and direction match the set in their beauty and complexity. The singing and clever use of props should also be … Read More
Guys and Dolls
August 8, 2005 | adminA highly spirited production of Frank Loesser’s musical set in 1950’s New York, played by a company of young performers either current or past members of Merchiston Castle School and St.George’s School for Girls. The story follows the unlikely … Read More
A Slice of Saturday Night
August 8, 2005 | adminI can’t understood why this feel good Heather Brothers musical has never really captured the public’s imagination despite numerous attempts. It has good numbers, a funny script and gives scope for audience participation, but it’s never been a massive … Read More
Recent Comments