End of the Rainbow

Synopsis

December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make her comeback...again. In a London hotel room with her young new fiancé at her side, Garland battles with a tornado of drugs and alcohol as she undertakes an exhausting series of concerts at the Talk of the Town to try and reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation. Despite a series of failed marriages and a wrecked Hollywood career, Judy remains a tough, compelling, remarkable woman always armed to the teeth with her legendary razor-sharp wit.

Our Review:

Richard Loftus - 2 November 2011

The luxurious refurbishment of the Everyman Theatre's auditorium provides a stunning extension to the grand set for End of the Rainbow. The Frank Matcham venue is equally as extravagant as the Chelsea hotel room where Peter Quilter's story of Judy Garland's residency, during her renowned Talk of the Town season, takes place.

The psychological battle between Frances Ethel Gumm and Judy Garland forms the characterisation for Tracie Bennett's first-class performance. The iconic performer is captured at the peak of her demise in this production and Bennet's Olivier Award nominated depiction provides a gripping insight to her mind-set. Flippant yet poised, confused but focused, Bennett's riveting portrayal is unpredictable and captivating. Her delivery and energy creates a whirlwind on stage that leaves you wanting to know where her delivery and direction will venture next, over the journey of the plot.

Hilton McRae's sarcastic and understated performance creates a neu...

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Latest User Review

rob g - 9 November 2011:

another superb performance have seen this 5 times now starting last year at royal theatre northampton , just gets better , does anyone know why by myself has been cut at the end though ?? is it to conserve Tracies voice ..as must be heavy schedule ...

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