The young stars of Crewe Amateur Musical Society hit the stage at The Lyceum this week for the opening night of ‘Oliver’, writes Claire Faulkner.
The well-known and well-loved story of a young runaway who falls in with a gang of thieves and pick pockets.
Directed by Sheryl Haydock-Howorth and choreographed by Fiona Walker this production brings together a great cast, a fabulous set and wonderful music to give the audience a memorable night out.
From the opening number of ‘Food, Glorious Food’ to the end of the finale, the cast did a brilliant job, and kept the audience fully entertained throughout.
One of my favourite numbers from the show was the very funny ‘That’s your Funeral’.
Performed by ‘Mr and Mrs Sowerberry’, and played by Ian Wilkinson and Catherine Baddeley, with Peter Johnson as ‘Mr Bumble’.
The cast were great and worked well together.
The younger cast members did themselves proud, and should be commended for their hard work, dedication and talent.
‘Oliver’ was delightfully played by Wilf Dight. Harrison France was fabulous as the ‘Artful Dodger’.
Robert Earl was fantastic as ‘Fagin’. Tandie Stahl played Nancy, and Lee Edwards played a suitably nasty ‘Bill Sykes’.
The show was completely stolen however, by ‘Bullseye’ the dog.
Who played by Patch, wagged his tail throughout the entire finale.
‘Oliver’ is showing at the Crewe Lyceum until Saturday April 9.
Went to the last performance absolutely fantastic, Mr bumble was superb ( peter Johnson ) he bought a touch of humour to the part, I travelled from Blythe Bridge to see this show, as I said fantastic