Tell Me on a Sunday

Synopsis

Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl newly arrived in new York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success, companionship and, of course, love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether - in fact - she's been looking for love in all the wrong places.

Our Review:

John Dixon - 6 April 2011

As the Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black musical, Tell Me on a Sunday, has been part of the musical theatre scene for over thirty years, we know it is a proven success. The musical has developed since it first appeared over thirty years ago, when it originally shared billing with a ballet, under the name of Song and Dance. It has now grown in to a successful show in its own right, with actresses such as Marti Webb, Sarah Brightman, Lulu, Faye Tozer, Denise Van Outen and Patsy Palmer taking on the role of Laura, in what is basically a one woman show.

So with such a pedigree, this extensive tour starring Claire Sweeney, who is no stranger to musical theatre, should be a sure fire hit. But on this occasion the performance just does not gel and Sweeney is hindered by Tamara Harvey’s direction.

In the programme notes, it is clear the intention on this tour was to act out the story, rather than just belt out the songs. Sadly this is where part of the problem lies, ...

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