The Wedding Singer

It is always great to welcome a new member club into the NODA family and Robbie and I were delighted to have been invited to the first show by Elysian since they joined NODA.

Based on the film by the same name this was a show that captured the look and feel of the 1980s with suitable costumes and a simple set.

A strong cast was led by Steven Milby as Robbie Hart (the wedding singer) jilted at the later by his fiancé Linda. Steven captured the real highs and lows of the character with a strong stage presence and good singing voice. Linda played by Emma Fyfe was suitably nasty without being over the top. Chloe Milby was a convincing Julia torn between her boyfriend Glen Guglia and her real love Robbie. Steven and Chloe worked well together showing a real connection between the characters. As the real villain of the piece Glen Guglia was convincing portrayed by Gary Fyfe and showed his true colours in his love for money. As the other members of the wedding band Sammy (Bryan Jamieson) and George (Raymond Caffrey) brought many of the comedy moments to the show especially Sammy’s on off relationship with his girlfriend Holly played perfectly by Jennifer Scott. The real laugh out loud moments from the show came from Carol McLaughlin as Rossie (Robbie’s grandma). Her characterisation and facial expressions were just hilarious.

The excellent principal line up was supported by a small but hardworking chorus who sang and moved well. 

Director, Craig Inglis, made good use of the small stage area with some clever touches and the choreography by Liam McGrath was in keeping with the 1980s and was well executed by the full cast. Musical Director Andrew Scott’s band provided good backing and never overpowered the vocalists.

Congratulations to all involved in the show. Welcome to NODA and Robbie and I look forward to your next production.

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