Laraine Ball's review opens with probably the best synopsis of the plot I've read in any review to date. She names the pertinent characters correctly, and gives us a short outline of the basic plot points.
The rest of the review is bookended by lamentations about the technical issues suffered by the show, and rightly so. However, the way in which she discusses these issues is not nasty or personal - she simply states the obvious problems and moves on.
Her reviews of the main cast are very complimentary, again rightly so. She also gives the chorus an excellent review, of which they are fully deserving and should be very proud.
It's a shame that previous reviewers have somehow missed one of the very things that make the show what it is, but this time choreography gets a decent mention. Sue Pole is a wonderful and passionate choreographer, and "energises the space" is exactly what her choreography does. Rodney Hrvatin's excellent band does not escape notice either, as many bands often do, and he and his musos are a credit to the show.
Again, as in other reviews, mention is made of the lack of set. Although this time Laraine puts forward an interesting theory: there is no set in this particular show because room needs to be left for the dancing, which is of paramount importance in this production. As theories go, it is a credible one.
Laraine seems to be a reviewer who pays attention to detail, and she highlights that fact by mentioning the scene changes, ably and efficiently managed by the amazing Chris Buhagiar and his equally amazing crew, and the costumes, coordinated by Kerry Jesset.
The only thing that could bear changing in this review is the final line - it would be much better to finish on a positive note, rather than leaving the failings of the show uppermost in the reader's mind. By all means mention them at the end of the review, but not as the closing line.
Once again, this is another review that makes you want to come and see the show - honest, informative and complimentary.
8 comments:
At the end of the day, what is more important, the word's of one person's idea of what they thought of a show and how to inform the general public, or the reaction of the audience by their laughter, tears and applause. A review is a bit like an english teacher. you write an interpretation on a piece of work, and they mark it based on their ideas of if you are right or wrong bassed on their view point, as apposed to the fact that it should be on how well you structured your argument. Hypocritical...
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