Fiddler on the Roof

It is always a pleasure to visit the Village of Anatevka in what is one of my all time favourite shows.  Taking on the demanding role as dairyman Tevye, John McKenzie provided an accomplished performance in all aspects of the role and was well partnered with Esther O’Hara who was flawless in her portrayal of Golde, his long suffering wife. Their older daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel and Chava were delightfully played by Jenny Morris, Laura Cowan and Julie Spence with great performances from the younger daughters, Shprintze and Bielke, by Hayley Stevenson and Abigail McNally.  The male suitors were ably played by Christopher Morris who skilfully characterised the part of Motel the tailor with equally strong performances from Stuart Miller, Perchik and Graeme Macaskill, Fyedka.  As the gossipy village matchmaker, Marie Maxwell made a wonderful Yente.  Excellent direction and choreography was provided to create a tormenting dream sequence which took centre stage around Tevye and Golde featuring Violet Thompson as Grandma Tzeitel and Angela Lavery as a powerful Fruma Sarah rising from the dead in a red shroud!    All supporting principals with the chorus and dancers added to what was a splendid production.  With beautiful music and a strong story who could fail to enjoy this show.

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