Save The Last Dance For Me - Leeds Grand Theatre
Set in a time when “petrol was 4 bob a gallon”
this splendid musical was an unexpected
surprise.
From the same production team behind
“Dreamboats and Petticoats”, this new light hearted musical is
set in the early
sixties.
On their first holiday without their parents, sisters Marie (Elizabeth Carter) and Jennifer (Verity Jones) decide to go to Lowestoft. Bored with the typical British summer weather they take solace when they meet Milton (Lee Honey-Jones) a handsome young American Air Force officer who informs the sisters that Elvis is playing a show that night at his Air Force base in Lowestoft! Of course, Elvis is not playing; it is just the local air force band. Whilst there, Marie meets Curtis, an Afro-American with whom she strikes up a romantic relationship.
Special mention should go to Jay Perry (Rufus) who has grown a lot from his S Club Junior pop group’s days 10 years ago. He played the part of Rufus with style, authority and humour.
Although the script is full of humour, the show explains the American political undercurrent of the time and race segregation in the early sixties.
Curtis is moved to Frankfurt but, at the last minute, before he is due to leave he decides to stay in the UK and follow his heart and, of course, the show has a happy ending.
The talented cast were superb throughout; the transition from
acting to singing to dancing was slick and effortlessly performed
by each member.
The songs are perfectly placed in the show and the cast acapella versions of Teenager in Love and Hushabye were note perfect.
This
performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all. There were smiles and plenty of
happy conversation as the audience left the theatre with that
feel-good factor running through their
veins!
Save the Last
Dance for Me
Leeds Grand Theatre
Runs until Saturday 13 April
Tickets £16.00
-£31.50
Online Box Office
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