Not
knowing the story of 'Candide' I was entering the unknown and at
just over an hour and a half it is a little longer than most
Fringe shows.
This
is the story of Candide his life changing fortunes, forbidden
love, deaths, rebirths, lusts for fortunes and love.
Well
narrated by Voltare (Mark Edel-Hunt) in his many guises, Candide (Tarek
Merchant) Cunegonde (Ellie Taylor) Maximillian (Paul Robertshaw)
and the Old lady (Faith Turner) sing their way through these
adventures aided by a small chorus and orchestra. The costumes are
spectacular and the ensemble of 7 performers seem to be many more.
Slightly
heavy going for that length of time at that time of day but
otherwise enjoyable.
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