Based on the 1952 film of the same name, Singin’ in the Rain
has been running at the beautiful Palace Theatre since February of last year.
The musical has announced that it will close after a year and a half in the
West End in August 2013 and will embark on a UK Tour and will return to its
original home, The Chichester Festival Theatre, for a limited run. Everyone
knows the classic Hollywood film starring Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly; it
has to be one of the best musical films of all time. This production of the
show does it justice! Following the story of silent Movie star, Don Lockwood,
and how he, his best friend (Cosmo Brown) and his new girlfriend (Kathy
Sheldon) must save this new ‘talkie’ movie so Lina Lamont doesn’t humiliate the
studio. I’m not going to say anymore as I’m sure you’re familiar with the plot,
but if you’re not then go checkout my review of the original cast by clicking here. Not going to lie, the story isn’t the most thrilling plot but it’s not
meant to be; its light entertainment. Nacio Herrb Brown and Arthur Freed’s
music and lyrics are beautiful; the full score oozes the classic Hollywood feel
and is very pleasant to listen to.
Simon Higlett is the designer on the production, the set doesn’t really change throughout the whole show apart from minor changes but this really works, it’s a no fuss design that works in every location. Higlett has obviously taken into consideration every feature of the show and has catered it to work with them and it is faultless.
Simon Higlett is the designer on the production, the set doesn’t really change throughout the whole show apart from minor changes but this really works, it’s a no fuss design that works in every location. Higlett has obviously taken into consideration every feature of the show and has catered it to work with them and it is faultless.
