La Cava The Musical

Synopsis

Based on a true story and set in Spain in 711 when Julian starts a war between the Moors and Spain in the belief that his daughter Florinda has been seduced by King Roderic. Florinda is in love with Roderic although she has been promised in marriage to an army officer and is also loved by an Arab teenager.

Our Review:

9 June 2000

Where has the joy gone to in musical theatre? Once upon a time you went to a musical to have a good time. Now, alas, it's penance, not pleasure, that you get instead.

The trend began with the worldwide success of Les Miserables, which delivered its intention even in its title. The imitators since have been legion - most have been pretty poor, failing to recognise that you need as involving a story, as rigorous a production, and as tuneful a score as that now legendary tear-jerker.

La Cava The Musical is by no means the worst of the bunch and is a sincere, serious attempt to musicalise a sweeping, epic tale of passion. Unfortunately, however, there are some serious flaws, too, despite the handsome (and obviously very expensive) packaging it comes in.

Like Les Miserables, it sets a domestic sto...

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