Singin' In The Rain - Sadler’s Wells & Tour

Saw this last week in Newcastle and thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone was having a great time. I was particularly impressed with Ross McLaren who played Cosmo. It was lovely to see Sandra Dickinson again as Dora. I have seen the show a few times over the years and glad to see it’s still a great production and not scaled down like other shows.

I was there last night and I totally concur.
It was utterly joyful from start to finish.

I loved the chemistry between Adam Cooper & Ross Mcclaren - who was really funny as Cosmo. And there were moments when Cooper would just smile genuinely with pleasure when he was dancing.

Sets, costumes and chorus were all fantastic too.

The best behaved large audience I have sat with for a while - didn’t hear a phone or anyone singing along…..

A really lovely night out.

I went to the last tour years ago in Liverpool and went to see it again last summer in Sadler’s Wells. Was in two minds about seeing this a third time but was tempted by Adam Cooper playing Don this week, and when I checked the website there was a single seat just off the centre of the front row, so that was that. It’s a real feel-good show and I loved every minute of it, especially getting absolutely soaked. Kept realising I was grinning to myself. Was particularly impressed with Ross McLaren as Cosmo, as I think some of those comedy bits he has are a bit dated, but he made Make ‘Em Laugh one of the highlights. Might try and see it again when it gets to Liverpool, where it’ll be Sam Lips and Kevin Clifton as Don and Cosmo.

The orchestra pit was open today, even though it wasn’t used, and he still managed to splash people behind me, so yeah, expect to get wet if you’re in the first three or four rows.

Thanks marob and ruthieh.

A real birthday treat this was tonight following last nights disastrous visit to Legally Blonde. Not a single weak link. A heavenly production with polished performances from every single person on the stage. Great to see they haven’t had to compromise on quality when taking it out on the road after Sadlers Wells - shows that it certainly can be done without the need to cut corners. Picked up a ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ umbrella from the merchandise stall too - had to be done.

A fantastic night last night watching this at the Liverpool Empire. With only Sam Lips absent (replaced by Peter Nash as Don Lockwood), this really is a top-notch production. A fantastic cast and a 9-piece orchestra kept us all thoroughly entertained. Having decided to get a front stalls seat, it really was a great sight to see all that wonderful choreography up close. However, maybe it was a little too close for the title number with Peter seemingly wanting to make sure those of us near the front didn't remain dry by the end of Act 1 or at that stunning finale with the silver umbrellas.

In respect to casting, it was just a joy to see this cast on stage. I couldn't fault anyone last night. Everyone was just great to watch and listen to. It was a good old-fashioned staged musical and a nice break from all the pyrotechnic stuff that I normally enjoy.

Overall rating - 5 stars. 

Easy 5 stars!! Just a gorgeous production and sensational cast I couldn’t fault any one of them. Massive ensemble numbers, beautiful costumes. Id go back in a heartbeat!

Promo Code DANCING20 for a good selection of seats reduced to £20 at New Wimbledon Theatre next week. Valid Monday to Friday 27 June to 1 July.

Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, Tue 5 to Sat 9 Jul
Top price seats only £25 using code RAIN22 online or via Box Office on 0115 989 5555

ATG theatrecard have a fab offer of £22 for second price front stalls described as “limited time offer” for seats Mon - Thurs in Glasgow. That’s compared with the regular price of £52 or the usual theatrecard price of £47.

It’s £35 for the year. Usually all shows will get a minimum of £5 off, or £10 on opening night but you only need a couple of offers like the one above for it to pay for itself for the year. Just weigh up how often you’re likely to use it.