Cabaret
Savoy Theatre
Performance: Wednesday 31st October 2012 (Matinee)
Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The original production opened on Broadway in 1966. Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with the young American writer Cliff Bradshaw.
Cabaret is one of the most iconic musicals of all time. The show contains many classic songs including Money Makes The World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and of course Cabaret. The production is entertaining and very stylised as well as extremely powerful.
Will Young is fantastic as the Emcee. I loved how stylised his portrayal was. The part is perfect for his West End Debut as it allows him to interact and play off the audience which is obviously one of his many strengths.
I found Michelle Ryan very disappointing as Sally Bowles. At first she seemed good however her acting choices became lazy and predictable. Sally should be played as a character who is larger than life and unpredictable. Her voice is also incredibly weak and her performance of 'Maybe This Time' was very poor. There is so much build up in the song and I could see Michelle struggling. Sally does not have to be played by the worlds best singer but the actress playing her does have to be able to sing to a certain extent.
Sian Phillips (Fräulein Schneider) is a joy to watch on stage. She acts with such experience and her heart wrenching storyline touched each and every audience member. Matt Rawle also gave a strong performance as Clifford Bradshaw. His portrayal seemed so fresh and his voice is divine. The ensemble are fierce and I loved the choreography.
The storyline becomes incredibly dark and extremely powerful towards the end of Act 2, leaving many audience members sobbing during the bows.
Anyone who hasn't seem this iconic show must do so during this limited season at the Savoy Theatre. Cabaret is recommended for ages 11 and above however I would say this is the kind of show some teenagers may not wish to see with their parents.
Visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/cabaret-tickets to find out more and to book tickets.
The storyline becomes incredibly dark and extremely powerful towards the end of Act 2, leaving many audience members sobbing during the bows.
Anyone who hasn't seem this iconic show must do so during this limited season at the Savoy Theatre. Cabaret is recommended for ages 11 and above however I would say this is the kind of show some teenagers may not wish to see with their parents.
Visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/cabaret-tickets to find out more and to book tickets.
Photo Credit: Keith Pattison
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