SOME LIKE IT HOTTER (The Watermill & Oxfordshire Theatre Company)
Lower Broadheath and Alfrick/Lulsley Village Halls
played host to some curiously ethereal goings-on last week. They were visited
by some ghostly, Hollywood greats starring in The Watermill's professional
touring production of the musical comedy 'Some Like It Hotter' performed by the
Oxfordshire Theatre Company.
Written by Richard Hurford and inspired by the movie
classic, Some Like It Hot, the story centers on the untimely departure of
Charlie, who gets to play out his dream of 'Red Hot' Charlie in the movie
classic, Some Like It Hot, with his screen idols, as is the right of every
recently deceased, before entering Heaven. However, there seems to be more to
this visit than is initially anticipated.
An immensely talented cast of four actor musician's
delighted the audience with superb impersonations of these Hollywood hotshots,
witty dialogue and fantastic musical numbers. T J Holmes as Jack Lemmon, Paul
Matania as Tony Curtis and Sarah Applewood as the delectable Marilyn Monroe,
gave the most stunning performances, delivering the voices and mannerisms of
their respective characters perfectly. Patrick Bridgman gave an equally
wonderful performance as he took us on his emotional journey of self-discovery.
All were not only gifted actors but also accomplished musicians and vocalists.
This was part of Shindig's programme to get live arts
to rural areas and into local communities. As a regular visitor to The
Watermill Theatre in Berkshire, it was a real treat to get to see a show of
this incredible standard on the doorstep. To find out more about Shindig and
forthcoming events visit http://www.shindig.org.uk.
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