Reader Reviews
Spend, Spend, Spend (The Watermill Theatre, Newbury)
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 | I've fond memories of the original West End production of this show, though it seems like an age ago, but this production tops them. This is the 6th of the Watermill's actor-musican chamber versions of musicals I've seen - the third at their home base - and its amongst the best. It has a great score and a real 60's feel. As it's a musical comedy, they can have fun with the integration of the instruments, such as a zylaphone as a hairdessers tray. The choreography is witty, incorporating the stubbing out of cigarettes (there are a lot of cigarettes!) and V signs (there are a lot of V signs, and I don't mean Victory!). The design is terrific, enabling speey switches from hairdressing saloons to bedrooms to pubs and so on. Karen Mann is great as older Viv, narrating her story (and playing trumpet!) and Kirsty Hoiles is terrific as younger Viv. They have as fine a supporting cast as you could wish for. If this one doesn't transfer to the West End, there's no justice. Wondeful stuff. - Gareth James | 09 Aug 09 |
| super cast - Andy J | 23 Jul 09 |
| the best thing i've seen in years!!! where's it transferring to in london? - brett palmer | 20 Jul 09 |
| AMAZING!!! - lucinda claridge | 15 Jul 09 |
| Just brilliant! Superbly talented cast giving their all and giving us a great night out. A must see. - Sue B | 14 Jul 09 |
