Shrek the Musical (Coventry Musical Theatre Society)
Of course ‘this is their story’ one of Coventry Musical Theatre Society taking on the musical version of what is now an entertainment juggernaut in its own right. Those with the burden of trying to stamp their individual marks on the story of the Big Green Guy, his Princess, his Donkey and the small in stature yet larger than life Lord Farquaad are Steve Boden and Jonathan Howes as Directors, Sue Biddle and Louise Redmond as Choreographers and James Suckling as Musical Director and as for the challenge, I think they got it beat !
Dan Peet is a big and bold, both in stage presence and with vocals, just as you would expect Shrek to be and he is complemented by a gentler and more subtly humorous Connor Clifford as Donkey, finally these two are morphed into a trio with Emma Wylde’s gloriously voiced and almost manic (after being locked in a tower for years) Princess Fiona.
Craig Garner completely embraces the diminutive in body, yet exceptionally forthright verging on domineering in spirit, Lord Farquaad and the voice of the show award simply has to go to Hannah Roberts as the Dragon, her rendition of ‘Forever’ is masterly in every way.
I was completely entranced by the ‘I Know It’s Today’ number as recent professional tours have replaced the Young and Teen Fiona’s with puppets and that just doesn’t have the same appeal, this performance saw (I believe) Brooke Carter creating a stunning vocal as Young Fiona to rival both Rachel Fisher’s Teen Fiona and the aforementioned Emma Wylde, all three makes this a scene and a song to remember.
Letting their ‘Freak Flag’ fly are an array of fairytale characters, delivering some amazing songs and dances with each individual adding richly to the overall picture of upset and dismay as they are ousted from DULOC and then reinstated as they take the law into their own hands. Some performances to watch for are Luke Bingham as Pinocchio and desperately wanting to be a real boy, Steve Bingham’s cross-dressing Big Bad Wolf, Adam Chapman-Read’s frustrated Pied Piper, Sarah Ardin’s Wicked Witch and Jessie Paprothy’s voice of the Gingerbread Man.
There are some exquisite dance numbers including the Rats not quite under the control of the Pied Piper and 3 Blind Mice (Amy White, Charlotte Blakeman and Amii Dyne) proving what a complete entertainment package this production is by an extensive and talented cast.
What makes it special can only be experienced if you buy a ticket and sing the 'Travel Song' on your way over to the Belgrade Theatre, whatever you do, don't miss it before the run ends on Sunday 26th May 2019.
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Dan Peet is a big and bold, both in stage presence and with vocals, just as you would expect Shrek to be and he is complemented by a gentler and more subtly humorous Connor Clifford as Donkey, finally these two are morphed into a trio with Emma Wylde’s gloriously voiced and almost manic (after being locked in a tower for years) Princess Fiona.
Craig Garner completely embraces the diminutive in body, yet exceptionally forthright verging on domineering in spirit, Lord Farquaad and the voice of the show award simply has to go to Hannah Roberts as the Dragon, her rendition of ‘Forever’ is masterly in every way.
I was completely entranced by the ‘I Know It’s Today’ number as recent professional tours have replaced the Young and Teen Fiona’s with puppets and that just doesn’t have the same appeal, this performance saw (I believe) Brooke Carter creating a stunning vocal as Young Fiona to rival both Rachel Fisher’s Teen Fiona and the aforementioned Emma Wylde, all three makes this a scene and a song to remember.
Letting their ‘Freak Flag’ fly are an array of fairytale characters, delivering some amazing songs and dances with each individual adding richly to the overall picture of upset and dismay as they are ousted from DULOC and then reinstated as they take the law into their own hands. Some performances to watch for are Luke Bingham as Pinocchio and desperately wanting to be a real boy, Steve Bingham’s cross-dressing Big Bad Wolf, Adam Chapman-Read’s frustrated Pied Piper, Sarah Ardin’s Wicked Witch and Jessie Paprothy’s voice of the Gingerbread Man.
There are some exquisite dance numbers including the Rats not quite under the control of the Pied Piper and 3 Blind Mice (Amy White, Charlotte Blakeman and Amii Dyne) proving what a complete entertainment package this production is by an extensive and talented cast.
What makes it special can only be experienced if you buy a ticket and sing the 'Travel Song' on your way over to the Belgrade Theatre, whatever you do, don't miss it before the run ends on Sunday 26th May 2019.
Book Here
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