The
band consists of an unlikely bunch of wannabe’s,
all looking for a route to stardom for very
different reasons:
Ash Sherwood is
the aspiring singer/songwriter (alter ego: Gary
Barlow), who plans to wed his girlfriend Chloe,
and save his mum’s pub from financial disaster.
Ash’s bezzie’
mate happens to be Chloe’s brother, Jake ‘the
face’ Turner, (alter ego: Robbie Williams), a
cocky, but witty ‘wannabe’ ladies man.
Adrian Banks
(alter ego: Mark Owen) is a geeky and
introverted bank manager, desperately looking
for a hobby and a way to capture his adulterous
wife’s attention.
Dirty Harry
(alter ego: Howard Donald) is a slightly dim but
endearing stripper who ‘only wanted to dance for
a living’, and is desperate to get outta’ the
strip joints and regain his self-respect.
Joze Reize
(alter ego: Jason Orange) is a Spanish immigrant
who has come to England to escape the clutches
of his overbearing mother and make something of
himself!
The boys bond
and attempt to learn their new trade with great
enthusiasm and much fun! However, too much
temptation lays in the path of Ash who is swayed
by the offer of a singular career and the
promise of ‘ten grand up front’ by blonde
bombshell and record executive Annie Borrowman.
As the lads’ friendship and loyalty is tested we
are entertained with lots of high energy dancing
and singing, and intermittent spells of
sentiment.
The script is
funny and had the audience whooping out loud in
parts, particularly during the ‘professional
versus amateur dancers’ dance off routine – a
funny mix of amateur ‘thriller’ moves mixed with
some serious breakdancing – all wonderfully
executed!
In fact the
dancing and choreography in this show is
something I was truly wowed by! In parts,
reminiscent of a real concert, there were a lot
of ladies dancing in their seats throughout the
evening.
This show is
packed with everyone's favourite hits, including
the number one smashes like Relight My Fire,
Pray, Back for Good, Babe and of course, Never
Forget. The singing was spectacular and the band
were great, (although somewhat too loud on
occasion) and the whole audience were up on
their feet and singing along with honest hearty
enthusiasm for a fabulous evenings
entertainment!!! In fact, this is definitely one
show I’d see again… that is, if I can get a
ticket! |