Spring Awakening

Synopsis

Set in 19th century Germany, this fusion of morality, sexuality, and young love reaches out across generations to everyone who has experienced the adolescent journey of personal discovery and sexual awakening.

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Richard - 2 March 2009:

During the interval I couldn't quite decide what I thought about this new and original show. On one hand the book was excellent as was the acting - especially from the oustanding Bernard and Wakefield who have huge futures ahead of them. On the other hand I felt that only one or two of the musical numbers worked, and many seemed to make the same point (that the characters feel trapped, anger and teen angst) and the number of indi-rock numbers sat uncomofortably within the context of the show. Fortunatly the second half build on the positives and the show became ever-so-slightly more of a traditional musical (where the music and lyrics move the drama forward), and the style of music became more varied), and it so worked. The scene of the funeral in particular, I thought outstanding, as was the end. That its different to the norm, and is based on a book rather than back catalogue of revival, is refreshing. The cast are energetic and hugely talented, (I did struggle to emotionally engage with the Moritz character though). Comparisons with Rent are obvious but unfair - Spring Awakening is far far better. It's certainly worth a look - my only slight regret is not listening to any of the musical material beforehand. I intend to give it a look in six months time, however whether it can stick around in the West End long enough may be another matter....

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