A1
are a young theatre group based in York who I first became aware
of last year when I saw their highly acclaimed production of Moll
Flanders. This years offering, Drama Queen is written and directed
by John Cooper and inspired by the music of Queen.
The
story is that of Jude and her three alter- egos Mandy, Lola and
Luce respectively played by Angharad Ormond, Sarah Crompton, Stacey
Johnstone, and Felicity Skiera. The smaller roles of Sophie
a casting director (Zoe Roberts) and Barry, Alan Crompton)
complete the cast.
From
inauspicious beginnings Jude rises through Am-Dram, theatre
school, rep and then to stardom . It is at that point that tragedy
happens.
This
is an excellent piece of theatre. The main characters sing and
dance well, the choreography by Eric Carpenter is imaginative and
well executed, and there is the added bonus of Queen music.
They
are playing in quite a small venue, tickets are going very well
and you certainly would not want to miss out on these Killer
Queens.
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