Summer Holiday

Well known songs from the film of the same name, confident principals and a fast moving chorus were all ingredients for a successful show. The bus mechanics from London Transport got hold of an old bus to take them on a holiday on the continent. They met up with girls whose car had broken down and who were focussed on reaching Greece to star in a singing contest and took them along. Then they also picked up an American pop star escaping stardom and her dominant mother. The Mechanics were well fronted by lead Michael Coyne as Don, who sang and gelled well with fellow mechanics, Colin Fawkes as redoubtable Steve, David Young giving a solid performance as Edwin and Iain Davidson as irrepressible Cyril. The lively girls, Olivia Donnett as Mimsie, Lisa Goldie as Angie and Lois McNinch as Alma, looked every inch of their era and presented some lovely harmonies - although almost upstaged by the broken down Morris Minor. Laura Stewart gave a convincing performance as the troubled run away and sang a well matched duet The Next Time with Don. The unaccompanied Living Doll with them all was excellent. Meanwhile Kirsty Meikle as her mother Stella and her long suffering side kick Kenny Walker as Jerry took their parts by the scruff of the neck giving lots of comedic moments. Minor principals Lindsay Karwowski as the Wedding Singer, Rebecca Anderson and Dominic Carr as Border Officials gave good accounts of themselves. Songs like Foot Tapper, Do you Wanna Dance and Dancing Shoes were great company numbers. Indeed the choreography overall was impressive with moves suiting tempo and action and maintaining the energy of the show. Mention must be made of the wonderful miniature bus which developed a character all of its own as well as performing the useful linkage between the destinations on their route. The orchestra on stage behind the action worked well and along with the scenery and costumes contributed to the enjoyment of this colourful and light-hearted show.

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