The Full Monty
From: Wednesday, 4th November 2009
To: Sunday, 29 November 2009
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Synopsis
Based on the film of the same name and following on from the Broadway musical. While the themes of the movie are carried through, with out-of-work and out-of-shape men venting their anger in song, the major difference between stage and film is the change of location from Sheffield to Buffalo in upstate New York.
Our Review:
9 November 2009
The press night performance of The Full Monty at the Broadway Theatre in Catford was unpolished and felt like a dress rehearsal.
The musical version of the 1997 film has music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Terrence McNally. The action has been moved to Buffalo, America, where six unemployed steel workers decide to set up their own strip act in order to make money, having seen the success of a professional strip show in their home town.
Adam Bayjou plays the main character, Jerry, who has an ex-wife and a young son. He is the driving force behind the act, which is as much about making his son proud as it is about making money. Bayjou is too young to play this part and gives a forced performance. His accent is also hard to place but, to be fair, he is not the only one guilty of this crime.
Peter St James plays Jerry’s best friend, Dave, and there are moments when he gets the pathos right. He is...
Latest User Review
Mandy Smith - 3 December 2009:
What a bitchy review and comments. I've seen the show, great cast, great songs, GREAT SHOW!!...
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Terrence McNally (Book)
David Yazbek (Music)
David Yazbek (Lyrics)
Nick Robinson (for Stage Taylor) (Producer)
Thom Southerland (Director)
Magnus Gilljam (Musical Director)
Chadd Garvie (Choreographer)
Phillipa Mumford (Design)
Kath O'Sullivan (Lighting)
Pat O'Sullivan (Sound)
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