Producer – Marylin Brandwood-Spencer
Musical Director – Brian Lawson
Choreographer – Gillian Pilkington

This was the first time I had seen this society but I sincerely hope that it is not the last. After the first few minutes I put away my pen and sat back and thoroughly enjoyed the show. It would be churlish to criticises any of the cast for it would be nit-picking and this production does not warrant anything but praise.

As soon as the orchestra started the overture I knew (to coin a phrase) this was the start of something good – congratulations to Brian Lawson. It was nice to see them joining in the spirit of the show with the men wearing open neck shirts, cravats and blazers.

When the curtains went back we saw a wonderful set and the two which followed were just as good. The one thing which was obvious from the start was the movement on stage – you could not fault the choreography, the diction or the twenties sophistication which is so necessary in this show. All was there from the first note and was sustained throughout and we had so many delightful pictures.

The first character we meet is Hortense: this was a delightful cameo performance by Sharon Morris and one which set the tone for what followed and we did not have to wait long for this show had pace. The opening number by “Perfect Young Ladies” that is Maisie, Fay, Dulcie, Nancy and Amy played by Joy Robinson, Cathryn Pilkington, Diane Simmons, Susan O’Brian and Catherine West-McGrath was performed as well as I have ever seen it done. This standard was kept to the final curtain. Holly Cross (Polly) and Chris Airey (Tony) handled the young lovers parts well. Madame Dubonnet was played by Allison Smith with great sincerity and a lovely French accent. Up to now I have not mentioned the men in the title but lads, you were smashing, especially Philip May, alias Bobby Van Husen who, along with Joy Robinson were both outstanding. Lord and Lady Brockhurst (Chris Higson and Gill Brown) were just right and the number It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love” which Lord Brockhurst performs with Dulcie was very well received by a packed house. Oh! I nearly forgot a special word for Rebecca Pilkington and Brian Robinson; well done, truly a case of choreographer heal yourself.

Popularity: 56% [?]