West End at the Westerwood

The musicals of London’s West End were certainly brought to the Westerwood Hotel with glitz and glamour under the baton and Direction of Fraser Morrison assisted by the highly accomplished accompanist, Ian Monteith-Mathie.  The show opened with great impact presenting ‘Bless our Show’ from Sister Act, which is the next production to be performed by the company followed by familiar, and some less familiar, numbers from musicals too numerous to mention.  There were countless wonderful musical moments throughout the evening and particular highlights for me included choral arrangements of ‘Edelweiss’ (The Sound of Music), ‘What I did for Love’ (A Chorus Line) and ‘Make Them Hear You’ (Ragtime).  The youth cast were equally well drilled in providing powerful presentations of ‘When Children Rule the World’ (Whistle Down the Wind), ‘When I Grow Up’ and ‘Revolting Children’ (Matilda).  The entire company including the numerous soloists and small ensembles provided a musical feast to the highest standard.  Unfortunately, in the absence of soloists and ensembles being listed in the programme I cannot name particular individuals.  However, I must congratulate Fraser for his energy and enthusiasm which was mirrored by the performers on stage and I look forward to their next production in March.

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