SET: The set was simple: a steel frame bridge with staircases either side and door below for entrances and exits. The wings either side were also used for access and egress.

COSTUMES: The costumes were amazing. There were a variety of costumes: the black lace and bowler hats, the Queens from Six, period costumes for ‘Don’t rain on My Parade’, ‘Windy City’ and Sally Manning’s transformation dress for her solo ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen, was inspired and very clever.

THE PRODUCTION: This show was amazing from start to finish and was topped and tailed by popular ABBA songs, opening with Mamma Mia! and closing with the ever popular, Dancing Queen. The entire show was amazing and fresh and felt like a shot of sunshine on a grey and gloomy evening. It was full of enthusiasm, well-choreographed and executed dance numbers and a good deal of humour. The humour was particularly noticeable in The Book of Mormon song, ‘Hello’. There was the light hearted Luck be a Lady from Guys and Dolls and operatic intensity of All Is Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera. Every number was performed with polish and its impossible to mention everything. But I must mention the spine tingling ‘Let it Go’ from Sally Manning and Rhiannon More showed her considerable stage presence and vocal range in ‘Don’t Rain on my Parade’.

The large creative team must have worked tireless to achieve such a high standard of performance and this show was a great choice as it enabled a large number of the cast to be in the spotlight and showcase their talents. All in all, a ridiculously enjoyable evening and one that I hope will be repeated in the future.

Chris Horton
District 14 Regional Representative
National Operatic and Dramatic Society (NODA)