Rebecca Drever Archives - North West End UK

Bare Productions is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with another smash-hit show - this time it’s Rock of Ages. Known for their consistently high-quality productions, Bare have once again sold out, quickly becoming a yearly Fringe staple. This high-energy, rocking, raunchy jukebox musical features hit classics such as Don’t Stop Believin’ and Can’t Fight This Feeling - so popular a film was made after it with stars such as Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta-Jones starring in it. As someone who notoriously hates jukebox musicals, Rock of Ages really took me by surprise. Set in the Bourbon Room bar in 1984 Hollywood, we follow the love story of wannabe stars Sherrie (played by Georgia Brennan) and Drew (played by Joshua Scott) as the characters fight against the real estate de...

When an amateur theatre group announces they will be performing a Sondheim musical, usually I brace myself for the worst. Bare Productions however, completely defied my expectations with their rendition of the classic, Into the Woods - it’s no wonder they have a sold-out show. The cast were exceptional - manoeuvring around the complex rhythms with ease and creating a real sense of emotion in their performances. The numbers in which the whole cast sang together were incredibly powerful – it was clear a real focus on the musicality was made – the emphasis on the dynamics of the song truly packed a punch – kudos to the musical director. Everybody in this cast showed the potential to go on to work professionally. I do have to give a special mention to the ugly...

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Rock of Ages – Sanctuary at Paradise in Augustines

Into the Woods – Paradise in Augustines