Top Hat (Tab Operatic Society)
Fred Astaire once said 'If it doesn't look easy it is that we have not tried hard enough yet' and if there is any truth in those words from the great man himself, there is no doubt that Tab Operatic Society have tried exceptionally hard with their production of Top Hat. Highlighted by two dazzling performances from Michael Astley as Jerry Travers and Fleur Petford as Dale Tremont, I guess if Fred and Ginger are looking down from some dance floor on high they would be particularly impressed by both.
Continuing the story of notable performances are John Nicholas as an effortlessly comic Horace Hardwick, Sarah Oliver-Field as his dryly witty wife Madge and Stephen Homer as their loyal valet Bates, I could almost imagine all three rattling around together in some country mansion, slowly driving each other to distraction.
Jack Humphreys is suitably elaborate and flamboyant as dress designer Alberto Beddini, throwing everything he has into the ‘Latins Know How’ number and receiving some of the loudest applause of the night.
Luey Pearce and Andy Parker fill an array of cameo roles each with their own distinct characterisations and the team of well drilled, talented and energetic (let’s be serious here, tap dancing is not for the faint hearted) dancers under the choreography of Donna Jones create a show within a show every time they take the stage.
Irving Berlin’s score is expertly delivered by Craig Sproston and his musicians with the whole package adeptly wrapped-up with the requisite top hat, white tie and tails by Producer, Tye Harris.
Considering that Top Hat as a stage musical is based on a movie from 1935 in excess of eighty years ago, this proves just how enduring the music and lyrics of Mr Berlin are, so if you’re looking for a ‘no strings’ night of thoroughly entertaining showmanship, get yourself a ticket for this production which really shouldn’t be missed.
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Continuing the story of notable performances are John Nicholas as an effortlessly comic Horace Hardwick, Sarah Oliver-Field as his dryly witty wife Madge and Stephen Homer as their loyal valet Bates, I could almost imagine all three rattling around together in some country mansion, slowly driving each other to distraction.
Jack Humphreys is suitably elaborate and flamboyant as dress designer Alberto Beddini, throwing everything he has into the ‘Latins Know How’ number and receiving some of the loudest applause of the night.
Luey Pearce and Andy Parker fill an array of cameo roles each with their own distinct characterisations and the team of well drilled, talented and energetic (let’s be serious here, tap dancing is not for the faint hearted) dancers under the choreography of Donna Jones create a show within a show every time they take the stage.
Irving Berlin’s score is expertly delivered by Craig Sproston and his musicians with the whole package adeptly wrapped-up with the requisite top hat, white tie and tails by Producer, Tye Harris.
Considering that Top Hat as a stage musical is based on a movie from 1935 in excess of eighty years ago, this proves just how enduring the music and lyrics of Mr Berlin are, so if you’re looking for a ‘no strings’ night of thoroughly entertaining showmanship, get yourself a ticket for this production which really shouldn’t be missed.
Book Here
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