Anything Goes

Anything Goes is one of those feel good shows with a predictable but highly amusing story on board the SS American on its voyage from New York which brings together entertaining characters and so many familiar rhythmic musical numbers by Cole Porter.  As the nightclub singer Reno Sweeney, Nikki Johnstone brought liveliness, and excitement to the role whilst delighting the audience with her vocal ability.  Equally, Graeme Scott provided a great performance through his drama and singing as the young Wall Street broker Billy Crocker.  Hannah Gillies gave a fine performance as the American debutante Hope Harcourt, the object of Billy’s affection, as did Carole Sutherland, her overbearing mother Evangeline.  James Cassidy brought great amusement as the stiff upper lipped stuffy and hapless Sir Evelyn Oakleigh and Darren Tasker characterised the loveable but dim gangster Moonface Martin who was well paired with Shirley McNultey as Bonnie, his lovable girlfriend.  Malcolm McNultey was well suited in the role as Elijah J. Whitney as was Willie Cunningham, Captain of the ship.  Victoria Daley, Rebecca Gillies, Amy Sutherland and Jennifer Hughes all added to the entertainment as Reno’s Angels and the remaining principals enacted their parts well with great support enthusiastically provided from the chorus.  Musical numbers were well sung and staged adding to what was a ‘Delovely’ show and a most enjoyable evening.

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