Post by deej4life on Aug 16, 2018 16:02:09 GMT
Quick review from the show on Tuesday night and the Wednesday matinee. Worth mentioning that this was the "power outage" matinee, the show wasn't able to start until just after 4pm, an hour and a half after the scheduled start time!
Amy Ross (Elphaba): I am just constantly amazed by Amy. Her portrayal of Elphaba is entirely different to anything I have seen before. She delivers such a layered and emotional performance. Both shows were full of amazing energy and unique moments to Amy's Elphaba. Vocally, Amy really went for it on Tuesday night. Bringing all her iconic riffs and growls. I was in total awe of her performance.
Helen Woolf (Glinda): As per usual, Helen delivered a fantastic performance as Glinda. She has such unique little choices that make her stand out among the other UK Glindas. She is able to nail the humour consistently throughout the show, while also delivering a very conflicted and vulnerable Glinda throughout Act 2. Vocally, as always, Helen was sublime, I could not possibly fault her voice!
Benjamin Yates (u/s Fiyero): Benjamin was a very likable Fiyero. Ben had very good comedic timing and he really played up the comedy shtick throughout the show. Vocally, Ben has a gorgeous voice, with nice riffs throughout. He can sometimes be a little quiet, but the clarity of his singing does make up for it. Ben had great chemistry with Amy throughout the show. Their connection felt very sincere and natural!
Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible): As always, Kim delivers a very comedic side of Morrible, while still keeping that sinister nature intact. I love her disdain for Glinda throughout the show, it's very amusing seeing Kim and Helen interact!
Emily Shaw (Nessarose): Emily keeps improving each time I see her. She has certainly come out of her shell a lot more. Her acting in the role is very good and she delivers a very emotive performance!
Iddon Jones (Boq): Not my cup of tea, but he does fine in the role.
Steven Pinder (The Wizard/Dr Dillamond): Steven is honestly a national treasure, we need to keep him with Wicked for the rest of his life!
I must give praise to the ensemble, who on this tour just do go above and beyond. The ensemble bring so much energy and life and really make the stage come alive at each performance!
Amy Ross (Elphaba): I am just constantly amazed by Amy. Her portrayal of Elphaba is entirely different to anything I have seen before. She delivers such a layered and emotional performance. Both shows were full of amazing energy and unique moments to Amy's Elphaba. Vocally, Amy really went for it on Tuesday night. Bringing all her iconic riffs and growls. I was in total awe of her performance.
Helen Woolf (Glinda): As per usual, Helen delivered a fantastic performance as Glinda. She has such unique little choices that make her stand out among the other UK Glindas. She is able to nail the humour consistently throughout the show, while also delivering a very conflicted and vulnerable Glinda throughout Act 2. Vocally, as always, Helen was sublime, I could not possibly fault her voice!
Benjamin Yates (u/s Fiyero): Benjamin was a very likable Fiyero. Ben had very good comedic timing and he really played up the comedy shtick throughout the show. Vocally, Ben has a gorgeous voice, with nice riffs throughout. He can sometimes be a little quiet, but the clarity of his singing does make up for it. Ben had great chemistry with Amy throughout the show. Their connection felt very sincere and natural!
Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible): As always, Kim delivers a very comedic side of Morrible, while still keeping that sinister nature intact. I love her disdain for Glinda throughout the show, it's very amusing seeing Kim and Helen interact!
Emily Shaw (Nessarose): Emily keeps improving each time I see her. She has certainly come out of her shell a lot more. Her acting in the role is very good and she delivers a very emotive performance!
Iddon Jones (Boq): Not my cup of tea, but he does fine in the role.
Steven Pinder (The Wizard/Dr Dillamond): Steven is honestly a national treasure, we need to keep him with Wicked for the rest of his life!
I must give praise to the ensemble, who on this tour just do go above and beyond. The ensemble bring so much energy and life and really make the stage come alive at each performance!
