Lesley Joseph leads a strong cast in this musical which takes a comic look at all aspects of the menopause.  While this may seem to be an unusual topic for a musical, it was certainly something that 99 percent of the audience could relate to!

Julie Benson’s laugh-a-minute script hits just the right tone for this girls’ night out production.  Based upon the research for her highly acclaimed book “How to Approach the Change and Win”, the hormone fuelled dialog cracks along at a great pace and produces perfect situational vehicles for the cast to let off some steam.  While the original music is let down somewhat by the lack of a live band and a somewhat reedy electronic air, the tunes are catchy and the lyrics build on the quickly established characters nicely.

Lesley Joseph (Myra) led the small cast well with a feisty character and some hilarious physical comedy. Hilary O’Neil (Sylvia) and Anne Smith (Helen) added vocal strength and, alongside Ruth Keeling (Jessica), covered the majority of middle aged female stereotypes to poke fun (and an Ann Summers rabbit) at!  Hot Flush veteran, Sam Kane (playing all the men in their lives) gave a supremely confident comic performance on his second national tour of the show.

Clearly not for the young (or the faint of heart) this is a highly entertaining show for all women and many brave, confident men!

Listings Info:

Hot Flush

King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Mon 13 – Sat 18 April

Mon – Thu eves 7.30pm

Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm

Tickets: £12.50 - £25.50

Box Office 0870 060 6648 (Bkg)