Dr Jeykll & Mr Hyde

Rugby Theatre took to the stage to perform Jekyll & Hyde The Musical. Jekyll & Hyde tells the story of Dr Jekyll and the journey of what happens if we succumb to the darkness.

Rugby Theatre have a very talented cast consisting of the smaller principle roles of Jim Finch (Blissett), Dave Gamble (Poole), Michele Goode (Nellie) and Keith Norfolk (Spider). The Board of Governers Stuart Esworthy (The Bishop of Basingstoke) , Dave Goodwin (General Lord Glossop), Alan Pavis (Lord Savage), Sue Morris (Lady Beaconfield) and Stephen Fordham (Sir Arhibald Proops) were excellent in their individual characterisations and a particular highlight was the rendition of “Bitch Bitch” Tim Sell (Simon Stride) completes the Board of Governors and again gave an excellent performance as an individual; it was pleasure to watch his scenes with Emma because of both their acting and musical ability.

Pete Herring (Gabriel John Utterson) and Paul Jackson (Sir Danvers Carew) were both fantastic and set the show off to a flying start, they looked at ease in their performances.

Gracey Spring (Lucy Harris) is always a pleasure to watch and this performance was no exception, she played Lucy effortlessly; Gracey has a superb vocal ability from the more upbeat numbers to the slower the performance was excellent.

Claire Tyler (Emma Carew) was a fabulous leading lady, her pain and anguish at watching Jekyll go through the torment was played with ease. The performance of “Once Upon a Dream” was lovely and an excellent all round performance.

However this show was stolen by the incredibly talent of Steve Bingham (Jekyll/Hyde). His performance was flawless. The number “In this Moment” brought a tear to my eyes. His transition between Jekyll and Hyde was expertly done, playing one character is hard enough and yet he played two different characters with no problems at all.

When the remaining company took to the stage the musical numbers were effortlessly done and the choreography was very fitting for this stage and the time period.

The lighting, sound, music, costumes and a simple but very effective set added to the performance.

There was a large band expertly led by Musical Director Jon Watson.

A massive congratulations must go to Mark Tolchard the director. The performance deserved the standing ovation it received.

 

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