Sunday Night @ The Sands

Thankyou for inviting Phyllis and me  to your production,and also for your hospitable waelcome. It was lovely to see a full house at the Sands.

The set was simple but interesting, and was able to be moved seamlessly and quickly between all the different musical themes. This meant the production maintained a good pace throughout, it was good that the lighting theme was appropriate and efficient at all times. The sound was generally good, with some minor blips. The costumes worn by the company were in keeping with the musical numbers being performed throughout the show. Great attention to detail was shown, for example it is great to see all performers wearing matching footwear throughout.Well done Sallie and Jan.

This musical showcase was outstanding.It featured Stagedright Infant, Juniors and Youth Theatre.I cant imagine what it was like backstage, changing more than seven hundred and thirty costumes. I felt the musical programme was very imaginative, and featured traditional and brand new musicals. It was good to see some comedy included, the Scottish dancers backing Luke Thompson in ‘Donald where’s yer Trousers’ ? was super. Careers for the future was excellent, I’ll bet the performers had a lot of fun rehearsing that. The infants were good at ‘exercising is energising’.they have a great future in Stagedright. The Juniors performance of ‘The Sound of Music’ medley was very well executed. The soloists and the junior company performed in perfect harmony. Highlights from the youth theatre for me were ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, I liked the way the story was told in a humourous, tongue in cheek way before the musical numbers. Hamilton, the latest West End Blockbuster was brilliant, the costumes looked fabulous. The choreography of the company and the singing of the soloist was excellent. To top off  this fantastic production we were treated by the whole company to what can only be described as an amazing, spectacular finale featuring illusions, trapeze artists, amazing costumes,singers and dancers , performing from The Greatest Showman.

What a brilliant evenings entertainment from these very talented young people. THANKYOU.

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