People of Plumley, if you didn’t see the Victorian Music Hall you should kick yourselves, for you missed a terrific show. The singing, dancing, costumes and sets were flawless. Not to have heard the lilting voices of Rebecca Taylor and Sarah Sherwood is indeed a sin and they were ably supported by a very melodious chorus. It began with the Ascot scene from ‘My Fair Lady’ which made you feel you were almost there (I nearly lost my shirt). The costumes were beautiful, not to mention the excellent jockey dance by the younger members of the group. The first part ended with songs and sketches from World War I; many memories were jolted in the audience and a few tears were shed. Tears of laughter were also shed at the hilarious Audrey Hughes in her nightie and nightcap and her cello which she didn’t play! The Gilbert and Sullivan parody was extremely funny, especially the Policeman’s Lot led by the wonderfully camp Andy Hagan. The show ended with the cast dressed as Pearly Kings and Queens singing the old Cockney songs and the audiences enjoyed singing along too. The different acts and songs were brought together by a superb Master of Ceremonies, Harry Kennedy, with the patient tutelage of the wonderful Musical Director, Arthur Taylor. The whole show was choreographed by the very talented duo Sophia and Harry Kennedy.
For more information about this production, please see our Past Productions page for A Victorian Music Hall.