All the Fun of the Fair
From: Tuesday, 28th February 2012
To: Saturday, 3 March 2012
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Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair and packed with dazzling stunt sequences, hilarious crafty cons and plenty of rock ‘n’ roll, All the Fun of the Fair is an action-packed musical from legendary singer and songwriter David Essex and the creator of Boogie Nights, Jon Conway. Widower and funfair owner Levi Lee (David Essex) is struggling to fend off the unwelcome attentions of an alluring and attractive divorcee whilst trying to keep up with the ins and outs of his son’s tangled love life and lofty ambitions. And what is he to make of the dangerous predictions of the fair’s mysterious gypsy fortune teller, warning him about what the future has in store? Inspired by David’s debut album, this roller-coaster ride is underscored by a helter-skelter of hits such as Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine and Rock On. So roll on up and get your tickets now for this beautiful, modern musical love-story with a heartbreaking twist.
Our Review:
Scott Purvis - 29 February 2012
Roll up! Roll up! Roll up for All the Fun of the Fair! Marvel with delight as ringmaster and 1970s heartthrob David Essex transforms fifty-year old women into squealing teenage versions of themselves!
Step inside and meet Levi, a grieving widower who lost his wife to the optimistically titled "Wall of Death" during a freak motorcycle stunt. Meet his new romantic interest, a fortune teller with the power of sight and not enough sense to reveal the finale in the opening scene. Meet her daughter, a fairground Eponine who loses her heart to Jack the Lad, and Jack the Lad, who loses his heart to a city girl.
Melodramatic as it sounds, this is a likeable production, bolstered by Nikolai Foster's keen direction and its star turn. Essex rocks on. As fairground owner Levi, David Essex hooks his audience like bright eyed ducks. He soberly walks the stage, delivering his lines with a patriarchal pride, nailing his hits with subtlety and honesty.
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Cast
David Essex (Levi Lee)
Louise English (Rosa)
Rob Compton (Jack)
Creative
David Essex (Author)
Jon Conway (Book)
Alan Darlow (Producer)
Jon Conway (Producer)
Nikolai Foster (Director)
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