BlueBirds

Synopsis

As the Blitz rages across London a plucky troupe of volunteers defies Hitler to keep their ENSA song and dance show running. But while it is all smiles and fun for the audience, the real drama is backstage as the war changes everyone's lives forever. Packed with wartime classics including Chattanooga Choo Choo, Accentuate The Positive, Every Time We Say Goodbye and the inevitable White Cliffs Of Dover, BlueBirds is heart-warming story of courage and finding love where you least expect it.

Our Review:

5 September 2011

From a unique perspective rarely explored in war based drama, Julian Woolford‘s devised piece tells the story of an all-female volunteer entertainment troupe, The Bluebirds, who aim to defy the tragedies of World War II with their energetic and catchy routines to wartime classics such as “Accentuate the Positive” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo”.

However, behind the scenes is where the reality of their situations occurs, as we are given an insight into the horrors of death, poverty and racism inflicted by War.

The star of the show is undoubtedly Natalie Mcqueen as Virginia, a beautiful performer having a controversial relationship with a black Colombian soldier. Her rendition of “A Nightingale Sang” is faultless and powerful. Comic value is brought to the stage in the form of Bluebird Audrey (Lyndsey Dean), whilst raw emotion is depicted maturely through widow Daisy (Danielle Morris).

The male cast members, though l...

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Latest User Review

Rhi - 6 September 2011:

This insightful review intelligently sums up what is an absolutely fantastic show. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would recommend it to anyone looking to be both entertained and challenged in the same evening. Superb!...

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