Me & My Girl

Me and My Girl was originally written in 1937 and after an update by Stephen Fry in the 1980s this show continues to provide audiences today with love, laughter and a happy ever after.

Nigel Davies was a very enjoyable Bill Snibson, getting all of his comedy across and being a likeable character from the moment he arrived. Nigel gave a very natural performance as Bill, which made his performance look effortless despite this being such a demanding role to play. 

Debora Cornock played Sally Smith, Bill’s intended, who gave just the right amount of strength and vulnerability required to play the part. I particularly liked her rendition of ‘Once you lose your heart’ and ‘Take it on the chin’, which was also performed alongside the entertaining Mike Hall as Sir Jasper Tring.

Maria, the Duchess of Dene, was performed by Ann Likeman, who gave a suitably snooty performance through out and gave us a lovely version of ‘Song of Hareford’ accompanied by animated ancestors who came alive from the pictures on the sets back projected scenery.

Andrew Murray gave a strong performance as Sir John Tremayne, Kevin Whitfield was a bright and lively Herbert Parcherster and Dean Cornock a very efficient Charles, the butler. Rob Earl and Russ Latham also made a great couple as Lord and Lady Battersby.

Wendy Brisbourne and David Pearce as Lady Jacqueline Garstone and the right Honourable Gerald Bolingbroke were a lovely match and he played on the camp-ness of the character without going to far.

Direction and Musical Direction were in the capable hands of Gary Bailey. The orchestra enhanced the musical numbers and good sound ensured that levels were pitched perfectly and balanced with the vocal performances on stage. The chorus in this production need to be commended for their harmonies, especially in ‘An English Gentleman’. 

The set was back projected with a few set pieces and multiple props that kept the stage crew busy under the watchful eye of stage manager Jessie May Bracken.

There was some lovely dancing by Lilah Coles, Rose Maskill, Bella Pickersgill and Aine Ascroft in ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Learning on a Lamp-post’ and by Nigel and Debora in the title number of ‘Me & My Girl. I would have liked to have seen a few more smiles through the concentration in all of these musical numbers in such a fun show

This was a well-cast and well-rehearsed show that provided the audience with lots of laughter and a most enjoyable evenings entertainment. 

 

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