Fiddler on the Roof

The story of the Tevye his family and his fellow townsfolk facing eviction from their small Ukrainian town of Anatevka on the eve of the Russian revolution remains as poignant as ever.  Tevye is a complex character, who battles with the changes which are happening all around him.  As such, Dave Blaker showed the anger and frustration of his situation, coupling that with a true sadness at losing his daughters to the modern world. A softer side was briefly evident in “Do You Love Me”, his duet with wife Golde and he also brought out the humour of the role particularly in the spectacular “Dream” sequence. Kathryn Irwin as Golde, the unquestionable matriarch, gave an outstanding vocal performance paired with a confident and self-assured portrayal of the Mama. This show allows for many feature principals including Kaya Hutchinson as Hodel the second Daughter who gave a beautiful performance of the melancholy “Far from the Home I Love”.  Liam Galashan as Motel the Tailor was self-effacing without being too hapless, Andrew Williams as Perchik the Student, was earnest in his intentions and secure in his vocal performance, and the flamboyant Sarah Photogirl brought a dramatic intensity to Fruma Sarah.   The large cast and ensemble gave a feeling of community from the opening “Tradition” through “Sunrise, Sunset” to the closing “Anatevka”. The choreography and direction blended well to give an authentic feel to the ensemble numbers. The colour palette of costumes and lighting was evocative of the period and the simple set complemented the overall feel of the show. 

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