UK Theatre Network

Sensational and sexy are words that don’t go far enough to describe the spectacular that is Chicago. This truly is an un-missable production.

It tells the story of two murderesses- Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly- who meet in jail, and compete for the attention of their lawyer Billy Flynn, who has the power to make them ‘stars’. They, like all the other women in there, have committed crimes of passion; which adds to their sexiness, and fuels the public’s interest in them.

Emma Barton; best known as the diminutive Honey from Eastenders, wows crowds as Roxie Hart. Her voice is phenomenal, and she captures every note of Kander & Ebb’s numbers perfectly. Strutting the stage in Hart’s sassy manner, she looks as if she was born to dance Fosse. The choreography is slick and spellbinding, and the audience are transfixed, and transported into 1920s America, from the moment the curtain rises.

Another treat is to see Gary Wilmot in the role of lawyer Billy Flynn. He steps into the shoes of this flash, arrogant; but likeable lawyer with such great ease that it’s hard to imagine anyone else ever playing this manipulative showman. At the other end of the spectrum is the shy and retiring Amos; played beautifully by Adam Stafford. Whilst Amos relates himself to cellophane; Stafford is anything but un-noticeable.

The stylish and sleek set; combined with the dark and sexy lighting really set a sizzling mood. It’s all about showbusiness; but lights casting bars across the stage are there to constantly remind us we are on death-row. It’s a hot, emotion-rousing and comedic production. Let it razzle-dazzle you!

LISTINGS

Chicago

Mon 5 Oct – Sat 10 Oct

Wed, Thurs 19.30; Fri 17.00 and 20.30; Sat 14.30 and 19.30

Tickets: £19 - £35

Box Office 0844 871 7648 (Bkg fee)

www.ambassadortickets.com/glasgow (Bkg fee)