The Wedding Singer (UK Touring)
Having seen this show on a number of occasions during the tour, I can honestly say it is one of the most blatantly entertaining productions I've seen for some time. Some of this reasoning is down to the 80s feel and reminiscing about a bygone and yet totally memorable era for those of us of a certain age.
However much is also down to an uber talented cast, an amazing soundtrack and some skillful direction and choreography by Nick Winston.
Jon Robyns is outstanding as Robbie Hart, a talented singer, actor and musician and delivers a top rate performance as does Cassie Compton as unavailable love interest Julia, another stunning voice.
Ray Quinn is dynamic and strangely sinister as Julia's intended, the aptly named Glen Gulia (the Julia Gulia gag is a classic and Ray's deadpan expression while asking why that is funny is a masterful piece of acting).
Proving that great actors just keep performing is the irrepressible Ruth Madoc as Robbie's politically incorrect grandma Rose, one cannot fail to warm to the character and Ruth herself.
Soon to appear as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, Samuel Holmes is charmingly understated as keyboard player George and typically self important (especially with the ladies) is Ashley Emerson as bass player Sammy.
Picking-up the part of Holly (previously played by Roxanne Pallett and Lucie Jones), currently is Stephanie Clift and an awesome job she is doing, throwing herself totally into the role.
Highlight for me is the song 'Single', it's a catchy tune and the synchronised movement, complimented by the comic performance of ensemble player Mark Pearce (who is a scream throughout the performance) is sublime to watch.
Now in the final week of the tour at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, you may be lucky to get some tickets as it runs until Saturday 7th October 2018.
Book Here
However much is also down to an uber talented cast, an amazing soundtrack and some skillful direction and choreography by Nick Winston.
Jon Robyns is outstanding as Robbie Hart, a talented singer, actor and musician and delivers a top rate performance as does Cassie Compton as unavailable love interest Julia, another stunning voice.
Ray Quinn is dynamic and strangely sinister as Julia's intended, the aptly named Glen Gulia (the Julia Gulia gag is a classic and Ray's deadpan expression while asking why that is funny is a masterful piece of acting).
Proving that great actors just keep performing is the irrepressible Ruth Madoc as Robbie's politically incorrect grandma Rose, one cannot fail to warm to the character and Ruth herself.
Soon to appear as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, Samuel Holmes is charmingly understated as keyboard player George and typically self important (especially with the ladies) is Ashley Emerson as bass player Sammy.
Picking-up the part of Holly (previously played by Roxanne Pallett and Lucie Jones), currently is Stephanie Clift and an awesome job she is doing, throwing herself totally into the role.
Highlight for me is the song 'Single', it's a catchy tune and the synchronised movement, complimented by the comic performance of ensemble player Mark Pearce (who is a scream throughout the performance) is sublime to watch.
Now in the final week of the tour at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, you may be lucky to get some tickets as it runs until Saturday 7th October 2018.
Book Here
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