Reader Reviews
A Model Girl (Greenwich Theatre, Outer London)
Back to Show Details| Score | Comment | Date |
 | Well researched and very well staged, it manages to convey the (his)story very well in little over 2 hours, though it still seems like work-in-progress. I think the reviewers have been very harsh on this, but maybe it's their fault for chosing a relatively high profile opening instead of a lower profile try-out. The low key ending is a huge mistake. - Gareth James | 21 Feb 07 |
| I wondered how this could possibly form the basis of a musical but, having just seen the straight play Keeler about the same subject, I now see the point of setting this to song. While the songs themselves weren't very memorable, the form helped to emphasise the drama of the situation, something the straight play version doesn't achieve. Everyone gives good performances, especially Emma Williams whose voice I particuarly enjoyed - rich and expressive. The 60s fashions really suit her too, she looked terrific. Of the two productions, this is by far the better one. - Backdrifter | 19 Feb 07 |
| Not hugely impressed to be honest. The subject matter in theory is the perfect basis for a musical, but in practise scenes are clunky and I failed to care about any of the characters, despite Emma Williams being on top form. The songs are ok, no particular show stoppers and only a few memorable tunes. Dance routines were of a pretty low standard and opportunities for really impressive chorus numbers weren't taken. It's also fairly obvious that the show has not been directed by someone who is particularly known as working on musicals. Blocking is dull and uninspiring. The set is ok; simple and purpose built, but if this production is to ever see a transfer into the West End it just needs to be much bigger in every sense. - Mark | 12 Feb 07 |
| Loved it,Emma Williams is truly fantastic as she is in every show she does and has some great songs to sing,the final one dressed in prison uniform "When the Morning Comes" is amazing and is just goosebump city! Dale Rapley as Jack Perfumo mesmerises like the song of the same name he sings and all the talented cast work so hard with the many different characters they play. It just has transfer to the West End but dont take that risk get to the Greenwich Theatre now which is easy to get to just 17 mins from Charing Cross. - 195.93.21.100) | 04 Feb 07 |
