Originally performed by a cast of four “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a series of scenes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Starting from the first date, we are guided through life, utilising the shows tagline ‘Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit’. Each vignette although connected could stand alone.

Kirkcaldy’s Adam Smith College department of Creative and Theatre Arts has expanded the cast to utilise 14 first and second year students. The normal 2 female 2 male presentation has been carefully carved up too accommodate this 10 female 4 male version, although two of the male characters are portrayed by Catriona Nicol and Claire MacDougal. The set is a little like a Manhattan skyline with apertures in two of the high-rise buildings, a piano behind a stretch of scenery like a bar and finally a giant heart both with cut outs. The four apertures are used regularly throughout the show.

The cast are all very talented youngsters with various levels of experience on stage, from those appearing in their first musical to those who have had starring roles throughout Fife and beyond. I thought the show would be more confusing than ever with such a large cast, but no, the constant changing characters added to the interest in the show. Scenes varied from monologues, solos, duets, four-handers, up to full ensemble numbers. Some of the students display superb acting talents and several have brilliant singing voices. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all.

I know some of this cast are going on to further studies with the view of forging a career in performance and if this show is anything to go by several should go on to possibly become household names. As we all know these successful productions could not be possible without a vast company behind the scenes, from production, to technical, costume, choreography etc, etc. 

Director Tina West  

Musical Director Alan Gibson

Performers Paul Copeland, Fiona Cuthbert, Emma Nisbet, Kim Shepherd, Andrew Gourlay, Susan Burnett, Catriona Nicol, Jade Brown, Fiona Barnes Hayley Diver, Carrie Forgan, Heather Robertson, Michelle Wilson and although not having a biography in the programme, Claire MacDougal.