Young Frankenstein

Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein was a brilliant comic 1974 film and a successful West Musical in 2017 and is a riotous parody of not only the 1930’s black and white horror movies but also a pastiche of several other musical styles. The stage version seems to borrow a little from the classic Rocky Horror Picture show with its adult content and burlesque characters. It is a perfect adult amateur musical show in which the cast and audience can have great fun and the EBOS team throw themselves full heartedly into the production to create a first-class show.

The leading characters all get their moments to delight the audience with comic turns and strong musical numbers and grab the opportunities to deliver with gusto and skill while the ensemble appear as Students, Passengers, Villagers, and a chorus line revelling in creating the very different personas and reacting to the action. The director and dance captain brings this all together to create some excellent set piece routines.

Technically it is a well accomplished show too with a wonderful two-level set with revolve, very well integrated special sound effects, atmospheric lighting and an excellent nine-piece band in the pit. The elements are smoothly delivered in a quick paced well-balanced show with some laugh out loud moments and sending you home with a smile on your face in a perfect antidote to a cold autumn night and depressing news flow! Well done to everyone involved.

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