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The Addams Family - A New Musical
Aberdeen Youth Music Theatre, Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen
Getting to Know...Oklahoma!
Author: Stuart McCue-Dick
Information
- Date
- 9th November 2019
- Society
- Innerleithen and District Amateur Operatic Society
- Venue
- Memorial Hall, Innerleithen
- Type of Production
- Musical
- Youth Theatre Team Leaders
- Shirley Bean, Roger Brydon, Ross McGinn, Douglas Russell, Nicola Watt
This adaptation of the well-loved classic was idea for the members of KIYT containing all the main characters and songs in just 4 scenes. The additional of the excellent backing tracks, simple but effective set and colourful costumes all added to a great show.
As Curly, Fin Price had a great voice and good stage presence contrasting well with the feisty character of Laurey played beautifully by Neve Scott. Angela Grant as Aunt Eller brought a warmth to the role while her farm hand Jud Fry (Nathan Pirie) had just the right amount of menace. Will Parker was confidently played by George Brydon as he set about winning over Ado Annie (Kirsty Macdonald) who captured the character perfectly. Much of the comedy in the show was provided by Own Quayle as Ali Hakim the peddler whilst Emma Humphreys had the Gertie Cummings laugh captured just perfectly. The line-up was completed by Oliver Kennedy playing Andrew Carnes with confidence.
The chorus of farmers, cowmen and towns folk all played their part in the success of the show singing well and moving with confidence. I particularly enjoyed Out of My Dreams and the ballet that was beautifully portrayed as a playlet. All to0 soon the show came to an end with a rousing rendition of the title song.
Well done to KIYT for another great show and for inviting me along.
Congratulations to the Youth Theatre Leaders for giving local children the chance to experience the magic of being on stage. Keep up the excellent work.
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