Dr Doolittle

I was pleased to find that this show was to have its regional premier  at  Walmesley. What a super  show, all ingredients for a great nights entertainment.  The audience were led through the wonderful world of Dr. Doolittle superbly played by  Tristan Barraclough meeting such a variety of animals . He would rather talk to them than humans and so with the help of his parrot Polynesia,  he began to speak and understand  all the amimals. Laura Hassall gave a wonderful performance as Polynesia, her costume was fantastic, moving so gracefully and with a super voice.. All the animals had beautiful costumes it was easy to recognise the different creatures, Congratulations to wardrobe.

The doctors two friends were,  his Irish mate Matthew Mugg and love interest Emma Fairfax  well acted by real life husband and wife David and Vicki Wilson.

I have always been impressed with the harmonies in this society, the singing was as usual of the highest standard. Mike Pinder was in charge of a well disciplined orchestra and Nora Howcroft did a great job in bringing the show to life.

The musical numbers really were foot tapping as Dr Doolittle sang  numbers such as The Vegetarian and Like Animals, One of the highlights of the show  ` I,ve Never Seen Anything Like It` featuring Mike Donohue and Eileen Reeves as Albert and Gertie Blossom as well as the Doctor and cast,  brilliant.!!!!! Altogether a great production. Thank you for the kind invitation, a lovely night..

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