South Pacific

This hit musical was well staged by Manor Musical Theatre Company..  Pam & James Garrington's production was fast moving, well costumed and sounded good.

Beth Hooper (Nellie) and Barry Styles (Emile) gave strong performances with outstanding vocals.  Andy Hooper and Lucy Burbridge ( Lt. Cable and Liat) gave strong support.  Paul Wozniak as Luther Billis was full of fun and energy.  Nice cameo performances from Lynn Ridge and Richard Parry. 

I have left one person until the end and that is Susan Bushby as the iconic character 'Bloody Mary'. She gave this character a nice twist and how the audience loved her.  She kept in that character throughout the production.  Fantastic job.

I enjoyed Choreographers Janine Henderson's interpretation of 'Happy Talk'  A very refreshing change.

Good singing by the chorus and a very workable set.

One of my contemporariness said that the orchestra played the overture to loudly.  I beg to differ.  The sixteen piece orchestra did a great job under the direction of Peter Bushby.

Pam and James did a great job with this show and together with the company deserve all the praise they get.

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