Anything Goes

Anything Goes has been wowing audiences ever since this bubbly Cole Porter musical opened on Broadway in 1934. Anything Goes not only has an entertaining story with great characters but the music of Cole Porter provides an added bonus.

This production captured the essence of the show with strong principal performances and a company that was well drilled and filled the stage with life and colour.

Reno Sweeney, played by Hayley Toms, gave a strong polished performance and particularly like her rendition of ‘I Get A Kick Out Of You’, beautifully sung and acted.

Billy Crocker, played by Shane Rose-Goodsir, confidently created the character of the cheeky charmer with a good stage presence and effortless vocals.

Hope Harcourt, Played by Ellie Hoare, was a mix of sophistication and girlish enthusiasm and created a lovely on stage relationship with her beau Billy.

Lord Evelyn is a fantastic part to play but difficult as he is meant to appear unintentionally funny, however Stephen Hopkins managed this with ease.

Moonface Martin, Played by Paul Buckle, and Erma, Played by Cat Bailie, were a great gangster double act, funny, engaging and full of character.

Good character performances were provided by the Nick Pratt as Elisha Whitney and Rebecca Rose as Evangeline Harcourt.

The whole company worked extremely well, rising to the challenge and gave highly entertaining performances.

The production was attractively costumed and the staging worked well and efficiently

I would urge you to continue to be bold in your choices and help to push boundaries in non-professional theatre.

 

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