Whistle Down the Wind

It is not every day that you come out of a Theatre feeling emotionally drained and yet on such a high that you want to tell everyone, that you have just seen an absolutely amazing show. An amateur production the standard of which, was equal too, if not better than, many of the professional shows that we see in our area. All thought I knew the original storyline I had never previously took much notice of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical adaption therefore I did not know what to expect.

I was stunned from the opening number, amazed by the powerful voices from the children in cast, who without personal amplification were out singing the adult chorus. Boone’s rendition of “Whistle Down the wind” produced a shiver down my spine and I noticed tears running down my partners face and I realised that this production was going to be something special. I felt that all the leading cast members were outstanding throughout the show, their vocal range, particularly of the men, was very impressive, but without a doubt it Honor Criswick who portrayed the leading role of Swallow stole the show.

There were times that the excellent orchestra overpowered the singing, and without the aid of personal microphones solo lines from chorus members were totally lost. But on the whole they were kept well under control and the sound they produced was superb.

This company usually bring in a professional director for their productions, but if this the standard that long term company member Frank Ewins can produce at his first attempt, then why look elsewhere

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