Review: A Funny Thing Happened …
Thursday 15th April 2010, 8:04AM BST.
Michelle Hicken who plays Tintinabula
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum
Walker Theatre
Shrewsbury
Fans of musicals and comedy should get themselves to Theatre Severn in the next few days for the fantastic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Shrewsbury-based Mad Cow Productions’ version of the Sondheim show is a treat from start to finish.
It features a group of incredibly talented actors, dancers and singers in both lead and supporting roles.
It would be difficult to find a weak link in the cast and Alisdair Hinton should be congratulated for his brilliant performance as Pseudolus.
Robert Hinton as Hysterium and Sean Cloak as Miles Gloriosus were also hysterically funny.
The show is largely a comic farce that demands a high level of energy from the performers. The pace was well-maintained and the dancing was always energetic.
The performance flowed well with a brilliantly-directed comic sequence in the second half being the highlight.
The show also looked fantastic with beautiful sets and costumes. Get hold of a ticket if you can.
Hannah Costigan
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Well Done to Mad Cow Productions! Sounds like a hit! Shame I am no Longer There to see it!! best of luck with the rest of the run!
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Sean thank you so much for your comment, i happened to speak to one of the promotors yesterday and they are most grateful for the positive feedback they are receiving.
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