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Strange Ways

Author: Michael Jones McCaw

Information

Date
15th November 2012
Society
Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre
Venue
Daneside Theatre
Type of Production
Musical
Director
Andrew Jones & Simon Matthews
Musical Director
Richard Tadman & David Frances
Choreographer
Rachel Clowes & Nicci Chaddock

Strange Ways; a brand new musical with a wonderfully imaginative concept by Simon Matthews and Andrew Jones. CAYT were always the first and best choice for this production which was packed with humour, energy, tons of twists and turns along with a catchy soundtrack which was completely original by Richard Tadman and David Frances. Both the script and the music and lyrics were expertly put together to create something quite unique and indeed special – something I am sure the production team and the company are very proud of. And rightly so.

Leading man Keiron Ansell as Norman Strange literally threw himself into the soul of his character portraying his upside down world perfectly. This must have been a complex character to grasp, especially for someone so young, but Keiron did a sterling job.

Chelsea Oliver as Sarah was quite delightful, she embraced her character well giving a confident portrayal with lovely vocals.

Andrew Cruze narrated us through the story with tongue in cheek delivery which had me chuckling away. Whilst Jack Posnett had me ‘belly laughing’ with his portrayal of King Arthur. “Any other Way” was a real show-stealer. Fantastic job Jack!

The supporting cast and company all did an amazing job and all contributed to making the show move at a good pace with impressively slick, choreographed movement and scene changes which all added to a very smooth run.

Every musical number was executed with explosions of energy where each member would sing their hearts out.

Strange Ways is a brilliantly witty and clever script which I would encourage any youth or adult group to get hold of to perform.

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