July 2014 Reviews - London
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:23 pm
Thursday 3rd July - all day
Matinee: Mitchell/Zach A/Dayna
Evening: Elliott/Zak B/Kyria
Dad: David Bardsley
Just got home today so just a flashback to Thursday.
Following three single show trips it was a pleasure to be present for a double dose of ecstatic theatre led by Mitchell Tobin and Elliott Hanna, respectively. It was baking in London all day but the oppressive heat did not get in the way of these two amazingly talented Billys who acted, sang and danced their hearts out with 100% dedication to the cause.
This was the very best in entertainment and both boys were backed by a cast that is so much on fire that London could have burned down twice on the same day.
Zach Atkinson and Zak Baker were both masterclass Michaels.
Dayna and Kyria brrrrrilliant Debbies, Ballet Girls fully on song, Caspar great as Tall Boy with two absolute curtain-corkers as Posh Boy not to mention Lewis and Liam as the Small Boys who (almost) stole the Boxing scenes and that takes some doing.
Two opportunities to see the great and everlasting David Bardsley in action as Dad were most welcome.
Chris Grahamson turned in two stunning Tony performances and Ruthie Henshall likewise as Mrs. W. The one thing we never get at Billy is clones and we should be eternally thankful for that. The pre-Angry Dance kitchen scene between Ruthie and Chris was MAGNIFICENTLY done. Ruthie’s “nervous - shaky-voiced - anticipating ridicule from all these men” method of announcing Billy’s Newcastle ballet audition is terrific.
The Finale, the standing ovations, the atmosphere and buzz of the audience leaving the theatre are all part and parcel of the enjoyment of every visit to the VPT. It was as tangible as ever at 10.30pm on Thursday. Then there is always the looking back on the day’s events as you head for your bus or train or whatever. Mitchell and Elliott gave us so much to look back on, in particular their Angry Dances and Electricity’s were right out of the top drawer. Damn the absence of that action replay machine.
Pat
Matinee: Mitchell/Zach A/Dayna
Evening: Elliott/Zak B/Kyria
Dad: David Bardsley
Just got home today so just a flashback to Thursday.
Following three single show trips it was a pleasure to be present for a double dose of ecstatic theatre led by Mitchell Tobin and Elliott Hanna, respectively. It was baking in London all day but the oppressive heat did not get in the way of these two amazingly talented Billys who acted, sang and danced their hearts out with 100% dedication to the cause.
This was the very best in entertainment and both boys were backed by a cast that is so much on fire that London could have burned down twice on the same day.
Zach Atkinson and Zak Baker were both masterclass Michaels.
Dayna and Kyria brrrrrilliant Debbies, Ballet Girls fully on song, Caspar great as Tall Boy with two absolute curtain-corkers as Posh Boy not to mention Lewis and Liam as the Small Boys who (almost) stole the Boxing scenes and that takes some doing.
Two opportunities to see the great and everlasting David Bardsley in action as Dad were most welcome.
Chris Grahamson turned in two stunning Tony performances and Ruthie Henshall likewise as Mrs. W. The one thing we never get at Billy is clones and we should be eternally thankful for that. The pre-Angry Dance kitchen scene between Ruthie and Chris was MAGNIFICENTLY done. Ruthie’s “nervous - shaky-voiced - anticipating ridicule from all these men” method of announcing Billy’s Newcastle ballet audition is terrific.
The Finale, the standing ovations, the atmosphere and buzz of the audience leaving the theatre are all part and parcel of the enjoyment of every visit to the VPT. It was as tangible as ever at 10.30pm on Thursday. Then there is always the looking back on the day’s events as you head for your bus or train or whatever. Mitchell and Elliott gave us so much to look back on, in particular their Angry Dances and Electricity’s were right out of the top drawer. Damn the absence of that action replay machine.
Pat