Here We Go Again

As the title of tonight’s show implies, we see Cupar Youth Musical Theatre (CYMT) returning to the stage after an enforced break of two years.   They return with a cast of twenty-two, with an age range of 13 – 16 years, only four of whom have tread the boards before!

A varied and nicely balanced programme was offered, with songs taken from some of the newer musicals eg Hamilton, & Juliet and Six, combined with a good helping of the classics from Grease, Fame, Hairspray and Bugsy Malone amongst several others.

After a slightly tentative start, the cast soon discovered that the audience was very much on their side, and any nerves were soon to disappear. Particular congratulations to all the newbies to CYMT, all of whom gave very creditable performances in each and every CYMT debut. Dancers too, under the watchful eye of choreographer Rachel McNicol,  added further interest to the evening – again new members showing that their talents did not stop at singing! Numbers in the concert were interspersed with short sketches that cleverly helped introduce the following items in the programme. It must also be noted how the ensemble singing and dancing was full of life. I’m sure this was partly due to “safety in numbers”, but, whatever the reason, the frequent appearance of the CYMT Ensemble was always most welcome.

Finally, the Production Team of Jude Vandecastille - Director, Emily Middleton - Musical Director, and Rachel McNicol - Choreographer, must be commended on sterling work with their young stars of the future. I’m sure rehearsals brought about many sleepless nights for these three, but was it worth it – YES! Of course it was!!

Many thanks CYMT for inviting us along and, too, for the hospitality shown at the interval.

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