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APRIL 2010

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'A BRILLIANT SHOW!'

EXCERPTS FROM NEWSPAPER REVIEW...............

RAIN fell in the Ipswich Regent as a masterpiece of set design allowed showers to fall from above the stage.  Lead character Paul Stone tap danced and splashed his way through the ever-increasing puddles.  The pivotal scene which the audience had been waiting for, proved to be the highlight of last night's two hour show.  There was no doubting the dance and vocal skills which shone through - especially from Stone, who had the unenviable task of following in Gene Kelly's soggy shoes as Don Lockwood; Jane Bowen as Kathy Selden and Stephen Watt as Cosmo Brown.

In addition to the clever sets, the 1920s-style costumes for this production were stunning, with the chorus line sporting ostrich feather fans and sequins.

For me, one of the most striking episodes was the black and gold themed party scene after the film premiere.

The title number Singin' In The Rain and the song Good Morning were both packed with the sort of popular dance action we wanted to see. When the performers really lived their roles in the second half, you could almost forget their "amateur" status.

This is a show which gives its main performers a chance to shine.  If you like the glamour of old musicals, this is a show to see.