Anything Goes

Synopsis

Climb aboard for this pleasure cruise packed with timeless Cole Porter hits. Luxury ocean liner, the S.S. American sets sail for England with a cargo full of colourful characters. Anything Goes tells the tale of stowaway Billy Crocker and his desperate pursuit of Hope Harcourt, the beautiful debutante fiancée of English Aristocrat Lord Oakleigh. But, the road to love is never simple, as we are introduced to raunchy ex-evangelist turned nightclub singer, Reno Sweeney, who herself holds a torch for Billy, and gangster team Moonface Martin and his sidekick Erma, who are trying to make a getaway. Packed with great song and dance numbers such as It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Blow Gabriel Blow and the title song, Anything Goes, this show is guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

Our Review:

Simon Tavener - 12 April 2012

Often when reviewing youth productions, I find myself feeling the need to be kind to the young performers. This is not the case with MYCO’s production of Anything Goes – they are good enough to be judged alongside far more experienced singers and dancers. In many ways, this was one of the better amateur productions I have ever seen.

Guy Brigg (Director/Choreographer) and Julie Todd (MD) are to be heartily congratulated for having coached and trained their cast to such a high standard. The singing, acting and dancing are of a quality to rival any adult company – with no weak links amongst the principals or supporting roles.

Unlike some youth companies, MYCO performed the full version of the piece – which places considerable demands on the young principals. Vocally, the stars of the production are the brassy and bold Reno Sweeney of Kelly Hampson and the lyrical Billy Crocker of Henry Jenkinson. Hampson in particular delivers her iconic songs with a power and control...

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Latest User Review

Simon Freeman - 13 April 2012:

if you don't have a ticket you are going to miss a great show. It's hilarious and a great showcase for young talent....

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