All the Fun of the Fair
From: Tuesday, 24th January 2012
To: Saturday, 28 January 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:
25 January 2012
Roll up! Roll up! to All The Fun Of The Fair as David Essex’s musical back catalogue is shrouded in a theatricality of Ferris wheels and rock and roll attractions in a revival tour of this thrilling spectacle.
Essex plays fairground owner Levi Lee, recently widowed and struggling to embrace a relationship with his wayward son amidst a tangled web of unrequited love and the stigma of living as travellers. But beneath the candyfloss and carnival of the funfair lurks a vicious underbelly world where scores are settled and lives are lost.
The popstar/actor strips back the showmanship to delight audiences with some of his greatest hits whilst still managing to exude the natural warmth and audience connection capable of a true veteran performer. Rob Compton is captivating as rebellious romantic Jack Lee and Tim Newman’s impressive vocal abilities manage to compensate for his mildly irritating portrayal of the half...
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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