 Mean
Green productions present their version of 'The Little Shop of
Horrors' in the Big Belly at 11pm. This late night slot in the
dark dingy venue seems to suit the show.
The
production itself is fairly basic but thoroughly enjoyable apart
from the overpowering band, there are occasions where the lyrics
are lost because of the volume from the band.
Seymour
(Philip Doyle) looks too well built for me to accept in the role,
although his vocal talents made up for that.
Audrey
(Jane Lawson) suited the role and had a good voice.
Mushnik
(Joseph Millington) Ronnette (Sarah-Jane Franklin), Crystal (Jenny
Kent), Chiffon (Sam Partridge) and Greg Aldam as Orin and other
parts had occasions when they were brilliant mixed with times when
they were mediocre. Unfortunately the night I saw this show the
performances were all inconsistent which spoiled it for me. Had
they managed to turn in consistent performances with the volume of
the band at a steady level this show could have been brilliant as
it was it was only good.
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