The Fix

Synopsis

Based on a man's rise and fall in the (American) political arena. A modern day musical tale of power, passion and patriotism. Delving beyond the smiling facade of one wholesome, political American family, you’ll witness the dirty tricks, sex and sleaze that lie beneath.

Our Review:

Emma Watkins - 25 June 2012

“Sex. Politics. Greed.” reads the tagline for The Fix, a musical by John Dempsey (book and lyrics) and Dana P Rowe (music). Throw in ‘Drugs’ as well and you have a rather neat précis of the show's main themes.

The plot revolves around Cal Chandler (Louis Maskell), whose power-hungry mother Violet (Liz May Brice) and Machiavellian uncle Grahame (Miles Western) groom him for political office after his presidential candidate father (Peter Gallagher) goes one better than Bill Clinton and dies whilst having sexual relations with his secretary.

Cal isn’t too keen, but is sucked into Violet and Grahame’s plotting, first earning some stripes in the army, then marrying a “suitable” wife before becoming a local council member and then governor. He pays a high price for his rapid rise to the top, becoming entangled with drugs, an ex-stripper and the local mob.

The staging and direction ...

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Latest User Review

Tim Edwards - 13 July 2012:

I have waited over a decade for this show - having missed it at the Donmar and loved the soundtrack. I was not disappointed - an energetic and talented cast, in a tiny theatre. We hung around afterwards for another glass of wine, and were able to thank some of the cast for a memorable night. If anyone reading this has not yet been to the Union Theatre - then please put that right; delay any longer and you will always regret it!...

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