Sunday Night at the Sands

This was Stagedright’s second ‘Sunday Night at the Sands, and what a feast of musical entertainment, the show turned out to be.The producers based the format on’ Sunday Night at the London Palladium’, even using the Palladium theme as the overture.

There is so much talent in the group, which means there were so many highlights. We were treated to brilliant soloists, wonderful company ensembles and dance routines. The very enthusiastic audience were treated to musical theatre routines, from particularly The King and I, Willy Wonka, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Wicked, and a wonderful Abba megamix. Between these compilations there was lovely tributes to the late Cilla Black, Amy Winehouse and we also enjoyed four young Beatles, singing She Loves You.

My own particular highlights included a black light show, called ‘Lets All Go Under the Sea’.The stage and performers were blacked out, and we were treated to fluorescent tropical fish, and even a shark. Brilliant entertainment.  I also enjoyed the black costume and white glove routine by the whole company .Fifty or so young people waving and performing with only there white gloved hands in perfect harmony. I can’t imagine how much rehearsal the routine took to reach what was perfection .Even the producers joined in. Solo highlights included Jonathan Irving singing a wonderful ‘Mr Bojangles and Molly Burton who sang the Cilla Black tribute, special talents among so many talented young people.

Special mention most go to the interval and closing finales. Firstly the full company performing Queens  ‘ Bohemian Rhapsody’. Lastly, and quite appropriately we had ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, from Carousel as the show closer, again by the full company. Quite brilliant.

This was truly a wonderful evening of musical entertainment, enjoyed by a capacity audience. I look forward , with great anticipation to their production of ‘Oliver’, in July.

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