Godspell (Musical Youth Theatre Stafford)
Stephen Schwartz's Godpsell is probably one of the most adaptable musicals available for performance, as long as the story (primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew) remains intact, the opportunities are limitless, it is therefore strange that it probably doesn't get the interest and performance time it probably should.
MYTS under the skilled direction of Hannah Morris have taken up that gauntlet and brought a bright, vibrant and engaging production to the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, enhanced by some innovative musicality from Laura Foxcroft and inventive choreography from Kevin LaMey, all the more exceptional considering the size of the cast and the sheer volume of brightly clad and energetic performers on stage for some of the numbers.
Leading the performers as a commanding Jesus is Greg Wood, delivering a measured performance and always in control of the storytelling, complemented by a more exuberant portrayal of Judas Iscariot by Charlie Allen Smith, eating up the stage with some enthusiastic speeches and moves.
There are some particularly memorable vocal performances, specifically an entrancing rendition of the classic 'Day by Day' by Philippa Ford, a soulful and touching 'All Good Gifts' from Leo Foetu-Foster, Tabitha Carr's powerful 'Turn Back, O Man' and Charlie Tiernan as John the Baptist's rallying call to the masses 'Prepare Ye'.
It seems unfair not to mention by name, the leading players who all front a song at some point and equally all have striking vocals in different ways, so watch out for Lydia Thomson, Lai Ellin, Sophie Pearce, Alex Lewis (enjoyed the Donald Trump impression !), and Brogan Pugh. I would also challenge anybody not to be holding back the tears after an intense rendition of 'On the Willows' from Hannah Stephenson, Madison Lovelace and Eve Keeling.
If you are in the Stafford area and looking for a night of stunning entertainment from a glittering array of local youth talent then this is the show for you (not to mention a class score from the pen of Mr Schwartz !) and you only have a few performances to catch before the run ends on Saturday 13th July 2019.
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MYTS under the skilled direction of Hannah Morris have taken up that gauntlet and brought a bright, vibrant and engaging production to the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, enhanced by some innovative musicality from Laura Foxcroft and inventive choreography from Kevin LaMey, all the more exceptional considering the size of the cast and the sheer volume of brightly clad and energetic performers on stage for some of the numbers.
Leading the performers as a commanding Jesus is Greg Wood, delivering a measured performance and always in control of the storytelling, complemented by a more exuberant portrayal of Judas Iscariot by Charlie Allen Smith, eating up the stage with some enthusiastic speeches and moves.
There are some particularly memorable vocal performances, specifically an entrancing rendition of the classic 'Day by Day' by Philippa Ford, a soulful and touching 'All Good Gifts' from Leo Foetu-Foster, Tabitha Carr's powerful 'Turn Back, O Man' and Charlie Tiernan as John the Baptist's rallying call to the masses 'Prepare Ye'.
It seems unfair not to mention by name, the leading players who all front a song at some point and equally all have striking vocals in different ways, so watch out for Lydia Thomson, Lai Ellin, Sophie Pearce, Alex Lewis (enjoyed the Donald Trump impression !), and Brogan Pugh. I would also challenge anybody not to be holding back the tears after an intense rendition of 'On the Willows' from Hannah Stephenson, Madison Lovelace and Eve Keeling.
If you are in the Stafford area and looking for a night of stunning entertainment from a glittering array of local youth talent then this is the show for you (not to mention a class score from the pen of Mr Schwartz !) and you only have a few performances to catch before the run ends on Saturday 13th July 2019.
Book Here
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