Hello Dolly

Matchmaker,.  Set at the turn of the twentieth century, it features Dolly Levi, a lady with the gift of the gab living as a marriage broker around New York. 

The principle cast is made up of small and large roles and small roles are Rudolph (Luke Rooks), Ernestina (Fern O’Brien) both were played well.  The Roles of Ambrose Kemper (Nathaniel Smith) and Ermengarde (Jasmien Yates)  showed plenty of emotions and characteristics.

The shopkeepers of Irene Malloy (Katie Lloyd) and Minnie Fay (Georgina Wing) are charming and delightful in their roles with some lovely musical numbers.

The more comedic roles of Barnaby Tucker (Ashley Blackstock) and Cornelius Hackl (Chad Fletcher), they worked well together and had some great comedic timing.

Horace Vandergelder (Richard Yates), This is another excellently played role by Richard who showed versatility in the role of depending on who he was working with.

However  the star of the show is  Dolly Levi (Libby Brookes), who shows she has a fabulous voice stage presence and great comedic timing.

There was some fabulous musical numbers by the band, although on occasion a little too loud. Lighting question was set suited to the era.

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