North West

The Bodyguard – Liverpool Empire Theatre

This performance definitely packed a punch.

Serving all the glitz and glamour required in the set, costumes, lighting (and even fire!), to paint Rachel Marron’s celebrity status, the Empire lived up to expectations once again.

Melody Thornton as lead, and Ayden Callaghan as her bodyguard looked the part but played comfortably, at times overshadowed by the intense production effects around them. That said, bringing their extensive performing knowledge to the stage, they allowed the other cast members to shine, and who will be the main focus of this article.

Iesa Miller, as Fletcher, was a bright spark. His smile shone right to the back row and his voice was not out of place next to the pop stars.

Emily-Mae, as Nicki Marron, stole the stage every time. She sang to a brilliant standard with complete ease, a fantastic addition to the show.

Chris Egan, as orchestrator, delivered a breath-taking soundtrack. The collaboration of the talented musicians filled the theatre and created a perfect platform that had people singing along from the start.

Alexandros Beshonges, as an ensemble dance member, drew attention with his vigour. Every time he was on stage, he appeared present and each of his steps were both impressive and exciting to watch.

This musical classic was an enjoyable evening with some brilliant moments, brought to the audience from those aforementioned. A perfect evening if you want to sing to the Whitney Houston hits, but not a complete hit overall from an acting perspective for some of the bigger names involved.

Tickets are still available for the remaining shows running at the Empire until March 25th. https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire/

Reviewer: Hannah Esnouf

Reviewed: 20th March 2023

North West End UK Rating: ★★★★

Hannah Esnouf

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