So good we had to see it twice. Mary was so knocked out by this show that on the bus home she booked to go back and see it again. One first viewing it was spectacular but on second viewing I got so much more out of the storytelling. Helped by the fact that we were closer to the stage and able to see their expressions very clearly.
Lyndsey Winship in the Guardian gives it 4 stars: "A compelling cast pour their hearts into Kate Prince’s jukebox tale of civil war, trafficking and three siblings separated as refugees."
"The blistering cast attacks Prince’s sharp, tight rhythms, laced with pops and power poses, with a huge amount of heart, their technical tricksiness thrown off with casual grace.[...] Overall, though, this story of loving, losing and finding your way again is moving and hopeful. It has clarity, immediacy and mainstream appeal, and there’s no denying that the songs are great. Most importantly, it has an infectious, pressing energy that boils over the edge of the stage. It should be a big hit." Full review...Can't argue with that. What was good was that although they said no photography or recording during the performance they encouraged you do to so at the curtain call.
Great stuff.
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