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Chris Davis, ThreeWeeks |
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The show begins as seven broken characters gather for a fun, quirky and endearing ninety minutes of musical group therapy. Unlike many musicals the whole story occurs in real-time; this reflects the strength of Matthew Hurt's compelling script, which provides some unconventional and emotionally engaging observations of self perception - most effective through the characters Jackie and Frank - and never becomes pretentious or clichéd. The ensemble all make the most of their moments to shine, and despite being occasionally out of tune, they are never out of sync with each other. There is a genuine sense that the cast are in it together no matter what, which enhances the warm-hearted nature of this tender show. |