Tomorrow Morning

Synopsis

The clock ticks by as two couples prepare themselves for the monumental day ahead. When morning comes, twenty-somethings John and Kat will marry and embark upon a new life, while older couple Jack and Catherine will sign their divorce papers. As the night goes on, it becomes clear that all is not what it once seemed. Are we watching two couples, or just one couple on two pivotal nights in their life together?

Our Review:

11 July 2006

Two couples face a landmark day in their relationships Tomorrow Morning, in the new musical by Laurence Mark Wythe. While the 20 somethings (Emma Williams and Stephen Ashfield) are preparing for their wedding day, a couple ten years older (Annette McLaughlin and Alistair Robins) are about to divorce.

Wythe’s score is enjoyable, with some hummable tunes and a very contemporary musical theatre feel, with strong influences of Stephen Sondheim and Jason Robert Brown – in fact, at times a little too strong, as there are several “where have I heard this before?” moments.

But some sense of familiarity can be a good thing – particularly in the commercial West End, where this show could well be headed. The overall feel of the music is fresh and upbeat, with enough variation in style to be interesting (tangos, ballads, comedy), though perhaps unchallenging.

The book, also by Wythe, is witty and poignant, with Act One full of light-heartednes...

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Latest User Review

81.158.158.233) - 30 July 2006:

I really liked this show. The idea of inter-twining an imminent marriage and an imminent divorce is a good one and it works very well. The production values, for a fringe theatre, are outstanding (with a terrific set that really helps the show) and the performances really are first class. My only grumble would be that it is over-amplified for such a tiny space (particularly as it was far from full when I went). Definately one to see - and the bonus at the New End on these sweltering days is wonderfully efficient (too efficient Row D aisle!) aircon.!...

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