What a feeling!

I have to confess I approached this with some trepidation, after all, it's the sort of show that a theatre snob would normally turn up their nose at, but you have to acknowledge that these one night stand 'musical tribute' shows have their audience, and fill theatres and that can't be a bad thing, can it? Ok, I wouldn't have booked if it hadn't been that one of our JCS boys, Jon Boydon*, was one of the 4 lead vocalists (the others being Noel Sullivan, ex-Hear'say, Zoe Birkett, ex-Pop Idol, Mark 1, and Sinitta, ex-80's 'singer')

Pre-show cocktails, wine and food consumed, we felt fortified enough to take our seats, encouraged by the notice that Sinitta wouldn't be appearing. Her part was taken by the talented Natalie Kennedy (not ex-anything, as far as I could tell). Programme bought - £4 and it didn't even have a list of the songs! - though as Cat pointed out, it did say 'Souvenir Programme', which means colour photos and a blatant rip off.

It was a good show, and I have to admit being pleasantly surprised, partucularly by Noel Sullivan, who was very good in the comedy songs. The audience were a little slow to get up and dance in the first half, although there were a couple of mini mexican waves of people getting to their feet, but were up and dancing in the second half. Jon was in good voice, and there were so many little bits that just reminded me of JCS**.

I loved Aquarius, the songs from Dirty Dancing, Moulin Rouge, and the Queen songs from 'We Will Rock You', though I still have absolutely no desire to see that show. By the time it got to the concluding Abba Medley, and the Footloose encore we were dancing in the aisles. A little bit of schmoozing later we were back in Plonkers wine bar, though it must be said the standard of clientele had gone down since the last time we were there.

*Judas
**There was also a very poignant reminder of the Christmas concert, when they sang 'Seasons of Love', but it wasn't as good.