Legally Blonde

What a treat awaited the audience with this production of Legally Blonde, with Brownhills Musical Theatre Company. The bar has been set high over recent years and this production sure reached it again. From beginning to end this show required energy, vibrancy, pace and vitality; it hit all four head on.  Together with its good-looking scenery and costumes, and high production values were set by directors Kelly and Richard Tye. 

Claire Goodwin as Margot, Louise Hewitt as Serena and Hattie Parry as Pilar gave everything to their roles, expression, dance and a lot more besides.

Philippa Mills as Elle Woods gave the role the light and shade required for this dizzy blonde with hidden depths and with a super singing voice.  She put all she had into the role.  Her so called boyfriend Warner Huntington played by Adam Merrall was convincing as the smarmy “Want to Do Well” kind of guy. Stacey Ward as Vivienne Kensington paired off with Warner Huntington certainly suited their names, as the ruthless and ambitious social climbers.

Adam Gregory as Emmett Forrest had a great singing voice and gave his all to the role. A truly great performance, Charlotte Simcox as Paulette Buonofuonte the bubbly and eccentric hairdresser was very entertaining and convincing. She obviously relished the role and did a stirring job of “Ireland”. One of the outstanding songs in the production.

Chris Parry as Professor Callahan was very convincing in this role.  A great performance.

As for the court scene, this was directed with great skill and Corey Tobin as Niko Argitakos eyeing up the guard had me in stiches of laughter. Very convincing and clearly enjoyed playing his roles.

I am aware there are others that I have not mentioned but suffice to say everyone played their part in a show that was worthy of any professional production. Alex Priestley directed a great sound in the Orchestra and congratulations to Alex Woolliscroft on magical Choreography.

After such a long break it was good to see Brownhills back on stage and thank you to Brian Hirst and the society’s committee for inviting me.

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