Top Hat

Synopsis

The 1935 film centres on American dancer Jerry Travers (Astaire) who is working for bumbling producer Horace Hardwick in London. When Jerry practices his new dance routine late one night in Horace's hotel, it wakes the sleeping Dale Tremont (Rogers) below. When she goes upstairs to complain, the two are immediately attracted to each other, but complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace, who is married to her friend.

Our Review:

Veronica Crowley - 13 September 2011

A strong air of nostalgia fills the theatre as soon as the accomplished orchestra, superbly directed by Dan Jackson strikes up the overture. Many of the audience have donned their long evening gowns and dinner jackets to celebrate the true ambience of a refined and courteous time long forgotten.

Technically the show is a triumph. Numerous yet seamless set changes ensure the audience never once departs from the sheer glamour and glitz of this 1930’s recreation. The subtle, mood changing lighting and special effects smoothly transport you through each scene. The sound system is perfect, every word can be heard and where in some productions the orchestra can overpower the solo artists, this is certainly not the case.

Tom Chambers and Summer Strallen play the leading characters convincingly. It would be unfair to compare this talented duo to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, who of course remain iconic in these roles. They do however bring their own touch of magic and h...

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Latest User Review

Anne Deniro - 24 September 2011:

brilliant show and tom Chambers was absolutely fantastic. Wonder if the people who criticised his performance actually watched him dancing. Could watch it over and over again, the only criticism I would make was the feather dress which had the look of a lampshade, Summer Strallen's dancing was therefore obscured which was such a pity as her other dances were great. if this show goes to the West End I will be there...................

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