REVIEW OF DREAMGIRLS

Let yourself be taken on a journey to 1960's America to meet the Dreamettes, Effie (Moya Angela), Deena (Brennyn Lark) and Lorrell (Asmeret Ghebremichael) as they begin their musical journey.  

With a youthful ignorance and joy for the world they are about to enter watch the trio rise from backing singers to having success in their own right as The Dreams.  As they become more successful we see the strain on their friendship, their hopes and their relationships.  All the leading ladies have a depth and emotion to their voices, but there is nothing more powerful than Effie singing 'And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going' as she sees her love walking out of her life.

The show stopping numbers are plentiful with 'One Night Only', 'Listen' and 'I Am Changing' to name a few, and sat well with great sets and costumes.

I only have one criticism and that is not with the show.  The evening I went it was very cold, and I am not sure if there was a heating problem at the theatre but a large number of the audience (including myself) sat with our coats on for the whole evening.  It was absolutely freezing.  There was no announcement so we didn't know what the issue was.

That said, it was a fabulous show, with a strong cast, great music and real feel good factor.  I would certainly recommend going, but suggest you wrap up warmly!

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