Jesus Christ Superstar (Solihull Theatre Company)
Probably one of the most enduring musicals from the joint talents of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice which has probably been produced in more formats than any other and whether it is a traditional staging or as in this case from Solihull Theatre Company a more modern interpretation it is still as powerful and entertaining. Directed with some intensity by Andrew Johnson and with some insightful choreography from Amy Price and that potent rock musicality from Kevin Gill and his Orchestra this is a tour de force production that induces a maelstrom of emotions from beginning to end.
David Steele is a perfectly cast Jesus with the exceptional vocal range needed to hit that high note in 'Gethsemane' and a lingering yet not overly dominant stage presence, Chloe Houghton is a hauntingly seductive Mary Magdalene with a husky entrancing voice that one can't fail to be intoxicated by and Dan Gough's range of emotion from angry to mortified as well as a powerful vocal (particularly in the title number) makes for an imposing Judas Iscariot.
Keith Western's deep guttural vocal is exactly as we expect Caiaphas to be, the multi-faceted Michael Bentley proves what a talent he is as Annas and Mike Walker completes a triumvirate of the priesthood at that time determined to rid their locality of this so called 'King'.
Michael John Greene is a ferocious and somewhat scary Pontius Pilate ultimately driven to pronounce a death penalty without a reason he can accept and Katherine Allen provides some moments of outwardly comic (yet inwardly tragic) relief as King Herod, expecting nothing short of magic as proof that Jesus is really King of the Jews.
In the cameo roles of apostles Simon and Peter are James Kelly and James Woodward both breathing vibrant life into their respective songs and portraying just the right emotions of those devoted to their adopted leader.
Mention must be made of not only the supporting cast without whom many of the scenes would simply not have been as engaging but, also the cross on which Jesus is finally crucified, obtained from WAGS Gang Show and assembled by Stage Manager, Ian Broadbridge and Simon Edmunds which really enhanced the climax of the story and the production.
Running until Saturday 18th May 2019, this is a classic done in an exceptional way, so grab a ticket to one of the remaining performances while you can.
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David Steele is a perfectly cast Jesus with the exceptional vocal range needed to hit that high note in 'Gethsemane' and a lingering yet not overly dominant stage presence, Chloe Houghton is a hauntingly seductive Mary Magdalene with a husky entrancing voice that one can't fail to be intoxicated by and Dan Gough's range of emotion from angry to mortified as well as a powerful vocal (particularly in the title number) makes for an imposing Judas Iscariot.
Keith Western's deep guttural vocal is exactly as we expect Caiaphas to be, the multi-faceted Michael Bentley proves what a talent he is as Annas and Mike Walker completes a triumvirate of the priesthood at that time determined to rid their locality of this so called 'King'.
Michael John Greene is a ferocious and somewhat scary Pontius Pilate ultimately driven to pronounce a death penalty without a reason he can accept and Katherine Allen provides some moments of outwardly comic (yet inwardly tragic) relief as King Herod, expecting nothing short of magic as proof that Jesus is really King of the Jews.
In the cameo roles of apostles Simon and Peter are James Kelly and James Woodward both breathing vibrant life into their respective songs and portraying just the right emotions of those devoted to their adopted leader.
Mention must be made of not only the supporting cast without whom many of the scenes would simply not have been as engaging but, also the cross on which Jesus is finally crucified, obtained from WAGS Gang Show and assembled by Stage Manager, Ian Broadbridge and Simon Edmunds which really enhanced the climax of the story and the production.
Running until Saturday 18th May 2019, this is a classic done in an exceptional way, so grab a ticket to one of the remaining performances while you can.
Book Here
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