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~~Having not seen this show before, I was intrigued as to what it was all about.  The production tells the story of The Ugly Ducking and his adventures away from his pond.  Max Thompson – Brooks led the company well from the start as the Ugly Duckling.  He was well supported by Paul Lumsden as Drake and Paula O’Hare as Ida.  The baddy of the piece ‘Cat’ was superbly played by Nathan Rock.  The younger members of the audience really enjoyed booing him every time he came on stage.  Alan Waldron played the role of Captain greylag, surely a role written for him.  Good support came from Melania Sutton, James Rowney, Rebecca Bowley, Sarah Clarke Carly Hyland and Mia Turley.
It was also nice to see some of the long-standing members of Tudor taking a principal role including Pat Hunt and Penny Colley.
Costumes for the production were imagative and colourful and the scenery was just right for the production.  The lighting from Lichfield Light and Sound complimented the set.
Choreographer Paula Lumsden should be proud of the work she did.  Everyone on the stage worked well together.
One crit of the production said that it was more a childrens show than adults, but I have to disagree.  This was pure musical theatre for the whole family.
I have seen many Tudor productions over the years but Faye O’Leary’s production was superb
 

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