Tell Me on a Sunday

Synopsis

Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl newly arrived in new York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success, companionship and, of course, love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether - in fact - she's been looking for love in all the wrong places.

Our Review:

3 September 2010

I was unsure of what to expect when I went to the Royal Theatre - I did not know anything about the show or the story of Andrew Lloyd Webber's early show Tell Me on a Sunday. I need not have worried. The story was captivating and beautifully told.

With a one-woman show, the choice of performer is key. I knew that Claire Sweeney could sing - but she far exceeded by expectations with a really winning performance and an outstanding voice. She has a number of very fast costume changes to cope with - which is does with consummate ease.

The set is very effective - as are the props. This is very true with the laptop used for sending many of the messages home - the Windows start-up noise really adds to the authentic feel.

The evening is a short one - coming it at only eighty minutes but it flies by and the audience is swept up completely in this tale of contemporary single life. In fact, it might be too close to home for some people!

Overall it is a great show with a g...

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Latest User Review

Rob - 30 November 2010:

SUPERB!!! Sweeney proves she has talent and sure can belt out the numbers, i went to see the show in High Wycombe and loved it! Its fast pace and amazing numbers by ALW leaves u wanting more! ...

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