Carnaby Street

Synopsis

Set in London's West End in the sixties with its iconic clubs, fashion and characters, Carnaby Street tells the story of Jude, a working class boy from Liverpool, new in London and armed with nothing but his guitar and his dreams of fame and fortune. The musical follows the passion and heartbreak of his journey in pursuit of stardom. There will be 30 classic hits including numbers by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Manfred Mann, The Animals, The Searchers, The Kinks. ?Let's spend the night together', ?You really got me', ?Don't let me be misunderstood', ?Sweets for my sweet', ?Roll over Beethoven', ?Doo Wah Diddy'.

Our Review:

21 May 2013

Carnaby Street – The Musical is meant to tell a story based around the hippest area in London during the swinging sixties. This iconic area was the centre of sixties fashion and music, being the desirable location for fashion shops such as Mary Quant and clubs such as The Marquee.

Jude and Penny Lane have hitched to London from Liverpool so that Jude can try to become a pop star. On arrival they meet up with Jack, a bit of a wide boy with fingers in many pies, including managing a band who play regularly at the Marquee Club. Jack introduces them to the band and after a trial number, Jude is allowed to join the group. Jude disappears that night with Lady Jane while Penny hooks up with the band frontsman, Wild Thing.

Unfortunately what follows is a plot so thin and predictable that finding any empathy for the characters seems pointless. Jude gets success but leaves the band behind as well as the lovely Lady Jane after an argument. Wild Thing becomes hooked ...

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