Annie

A story about a little girl who lives in an orphanage and hoping to find her real parents but is finally adopted by Oliver Warbucks, a show I have seen so many times so what was my expectations of this one, I can honestly say I was not disappointed the talent in this group was so good I could very easily of thought I was watching a professional show.

Annie played by Kate Voce was excellent, her singing, dancing and acting was so good she captivated the audience every time she came on stage. There was no fear of any nerves, and she is one for the future.

The orphans all played their parts well, but I must mention Molly played by Elsie Drabble her energy and smiles lit up the stage.

Miss Hannigan played by Natasha McKenzie portrayed her part so well at times I thought she really was drunk on stage, her singing and dialogue was awesome and one of the best Miss Hannigan’s I have seen in over thirty years.

Oliver Warbucks played by Jack Pike was very strong in this role and delivered his songs with true conviction.

Grace played by Holly Harkness was perfect in this role, her singing was of the highest level and the way she moved so effortless on stage was a joy to watch.

Now we come to the couple trying to get Annie just for the money, but sadly failed were Rooster played by Mark Stilwell and Lily played by Chloe Harkness, played their parts so well you just wanted to see more of them on stage.

I could go on and mention everybody as you were all so good with your singing, dancing and acting especially the people playing more than one part, but I have to say that Tony McGee playing two different parts as Lt Ward and Roosevelt was so convincing that I did not realise at first it was the same person playing these parts.

Choreographer of the show Robyn Miller must be so proud of the routines she put on stage, they were lively and vibrant and executed so well by the cast.

I don’t normally mention the costumes, but they looked so good I just had to say well done to Emma Turnbull.

Lights and sound were of a high standard with no mishaps on the night.

A big shout out to the Stage Manager Andrew McMinn who kept the tempo going with a lot of quick scene changes and very minimal disruption.

To put on a good show, you can have as much talent as the next person, but you need a good director to direct your positions and characters on stage and this was done by Jennifer Hawley-McGee, sometimes directors go unnoticed but when a show comes together like this one did you must stand up and take the applause, an excellent show with a deservedly standing ovation by the audience.

I will look forward to coming to see your next show.

 

Jim Morgan

 

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