Crazy For You - Watermill/UK Tour

I took my mum to the Wycombe Swan yesterday to see this, her favourite show after Oklahoma. It was our first times seeing an actor-musician production, and I enjoyed it for the most part. I can't imagine it working as well for all shows but it certainly suited this production. A great time was had by all, the cast seemed to work well together mostly and the music is timeless. 

Charlotte Wakefield had a gorgeous voice. I've not seem her in any other roles but I'd definitely go and see her in something else. 

Claire Sweeney surprised me. I know her role isn't a huge one but I was pleasantly surprised by her singing. 

A few small observations - the understudy was on for Zangler and, though mostly great, he was slightly out of synch for parts of What Causes That. As that's his big scene, it was a shame but not enough to completely spoil the number, but having seen it done better in other productions it was noticeable (my 5th time seeing the show since the original London production).

Tom Chambers is a very sweaty man! I know he had a physical role but the amount of sweat I could see on his clothes from the circle made me wonder if there needed to be waterproofs provided for the front few rows! Ew! Unless you like that kind of thing. Who am I to judge? A nice voice though and I did like his dancing. He worked his socks off for sure. 

Having instruments on stage can be a hazard. At the end of Act 1 as the cast were leaving the stage, the double bass fell and broke. A cast member tried to save it but to no avail. Good job they had another one around for Act 2!

Having not been to the Swan for about twenty years, it was a pleasant experience. The seats were comfortable, decent leg room for me (though I'm only 5'3) and the rake in the circle was great, no issues with heads in front of me at all (we were in row K). I'd be happy to go there again anyway, if there's something worthwhile when I'm back this way.