Oliver!

Once again this society gave us a super show. Taking the part of Oliver Twist was Sam Fullerton. He has a beautiful pure voice especially as he sung `Where is Love`.  I felt he could have enjoyed himself a little more  as he joined in `Consider Yourself` and `I`d  do Anything .`That apart he was very good in this part. 

Fagin was played brilliantly by Steve Benson. His rapport with the young gang was superb. Vicki Wilson was excellent as Nancy,  whilst  her real life husband was a very evil Bill Sykes. Another Family member of the Wilson family was son Tom who gave a good performance as The Artful Dodger,

The undertakers scene was a perfect introduction to the Sowerberry`s , with great acting from Mike Donohue and Teresa Harper as Mr and Mrs Sowerberry. Also in this  scene  was  Charlotte,  (Zara Horn) and Noah Claypole (Nathan Haslam), both  acting very well.

David and Eileen Reeves gave a good performance as Mr Bumble and Widow Corney.  All the smaller parts were well cast and eminently suited to the character they portrayed. The adult chorus sang as usual beautifully. I must  however  complement  all the cast in the number `Who Will Buy` I have never heard it sung better. Brilliant.

Finally, The children. You were fantastic. From the opening number as the workhouse children singing a wonderful `Food Glorious Food` and then becoming  Fagins Gang , without doubt  with every appearance you stole the show. You were all  word  and  dance  perfect from the tiny ones to those a little older. Well Done.

Thank you so much for the care given to  me  and  delivering such a  great  show.

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