THE WITCHES of EASTWICK
22nd - 26th May 2007
NODA Review - Margery Carmichael
This is the fifth new show I've seen this year, and it was great! Phil Snow made a wonderful job of Darryl especially with the mens chorus in "Dance". The three witches were superb[Jill Hughes, Sarah Masters and Sarah Guest]; Felicia[Angela Daniels] was also very good in a difficult part. Emily Owens played the little girl well; nice to see the white terrier again. The only criticism was that sometimes the orchestra was too loud: we couldn't hear the chorus's words- quite important in a new show when the audience doesn't know the story. Still, a fantastic show.
22 May 2007
CRESCENT THEATRE,
SHEEPCOTE STREET,
BIRMINGHAM
Review
This is the show that makes the black arts a bundle of fun.
When there's a stranger in town and there are three desperate housewives in the offing, somethings got to give.
The result is a somewhat saucy story, with Phil Snow scoring heavily as the clearly irresistible Darryl Van Horne in a performance of charm, humour and naughty confidence.
The women caught in the aura are Alex [Jill Hughes], the daffy Sukie [Sarah Guest] and Jane [Sarah Masters], whose voices blend beguilingly in the four numbersthey sing together and who all have a good eye for their comedic opportunities.
Mike Lane {Clyde] and Angela Daniels {Felicia], who leads the Dirty Laundry number, reinforce the fun and Charlotte Daniels {Jennifer] and Phil Holloway [Michael] provide the young love interest. All praise to a chorus that grabs its opportunities, with Dance with the Devil particularly eye-catching.
And there's a delightful little dog called Beth who has even got her picture in the show's attractive programme.
Peter Walker's pleasing production runs until Saturday
John Slim
Birmingham Evening Mail
24 May 2007
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