26th April 2025
Everybody's Talking About Jame
Whitehaven Theatre Group Trust Ltd, The Solway Hall
From Stage to Screen
Author: Jackie Kay
Information
- Date
- 26th August 2016
- Society
- St Simon & Jude's A.D.S
- Venue
- School Hall
- Type of Production
- Concert Version
- Director
- Vanessa Dean-Boardman
- Choreographer
- Jennifer Dagnall
The audience were treated to a wonderful evening of music from so many shows. There were so many great singers and dancers it is almost impossible to pick out individuals. Music was from shows included Oliver, Chicago, Grease, Les Miserables, Footloose, Guys and Dolls to name a few. Soloists were Beth Allcock, Maxine Crook, Colin Dean, Ian Dean-Boardman, Wayne Gibson, George La Rae, Barbara Lewis, Tony Meehan, Cheryl Rigby and Nicola Walsh.
The show began with a rousing `We Will Rock You`. Following this was a delightful section from Oliver with Colin and children showing us how to` Pick a pocket` and Beth singing a beautiful `As Long as He Needs Me`. Seven Year Old Amelia Charnley sang a lovely `Tomorrow` from` Annie` and later in a stunning outfit danced to the number `Singing in the Rain`
I thought all soloists sang really well but I especially enjoyed some sections. Ian gave a stunning `This is The Moment` from Jeckyll & Hyde. Tony brilliantly sang `Empty Chairs and Empty Tables` and Beth sang an emotional `I Dreamed a Dream` from Les Miserables . George was outstanding with his rendition of`` Beauty School Dropout` from Grease but his presentation of `Diamonds are a Girl`s Best Friend` was wonderful in THAT Dress!!! and flowing wig, certainly the envy of many of the audience. Ian with the chorus was outstanding with the number `Any Dream will Do` Every single cast member sang a superb final section from Mama Mia . Numbers including `I Have a Dream`, well performed by Jade Allmark and Wayne, and a beautifully costumed , Beth , Cheryl, Maxine and Nicola sang Mamma Mia. Everyone sang and danced a smashing `Dancing Queen` and the show ended with the brilliant singing of the iconic` Waterloo`.
Every member of this society. Backstage. Sound. Lighting , costumes and front of house must be congratulated on the hard work done in putting on such an enjoyable night. Well done.
Thank you for the invitation and care given to me.
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