White Christmas

Synopsis

The new staging of Irving Berlin's 1954 screen musical tells the story of Second World War veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who become partners in a song-and-dance act after the war. Looking for love, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters who have a Christmas gig at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by their former army commander, General Waverley. Unfortunately, times are hard for the general whose mountain retreat is suffering from lack of snow. Romantic entanglements and plenty of good intentions ensue as the singers try to find a solution for the General.

Our Review:

Veronica Crowley - 14 November 2011

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a wonderfully old fashioned show relying purely on talent. There are plenty of recognisable songs to transport you back to the original Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye 1954 film (“White Christmas”, “Count Your Blessings”, “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”). The plot is a modified version of the durable let’s-put-on-a-show formula used in the film and although totally predictable is thoroughly entertaining and superbly executed.

Bob Wallace Aled Jones and Phil Davis Adam Cooper are ex-servicemen buddies who have become a top Broadway performing duo. Bob is shy and Phil is an outright philanderer and as the story unfolds two sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, Amy Ellen Richardson and Lousie Bowden attract their attention both musically and romantically. They put on a show at a Vermont Hotel that just happens to belong to their beloved former General who has been struggling to make ends meet s...

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Latest User Review

alan chase - 26 November 2011:

the show was even better then i thought whan i booked as i was not a fan of the film. could not find fault with one thing. stage sets were brilliant....

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