musicals and operas review

Catchy! The Great Plague Musical

Total Beast Theatre Company

Swiftly allaying any fears that the only notable thing about this production would be its moniker, 'Catchy!' kicked off to a strong start with a surprisingly rousing number about death. Set in Plague-ridden London, this well-paced musical tells the story of Tom and Beth, madly in love but facing challenges due to opposing backgrounds, he a lowly body collector and she the Mayor's daughter. Star-crossed lovers form the basis of many a show but thankfully a laugh-a-minute script, chockablock with innuendo and unforgettable song lyrics - including "Don't be sad, necrophilia's not so bad" - as well as a solid cast, particularly Graham Morris-Almond, wonderful as the ridiculous Samuel Pepys, work to steer this one away from monotony. Ensure that you 'catchy' (sorry, couldn't resist) this gem of a performance if you can!

Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, 13 – 17 May, 7:30pm, £8.00 (£6.00), fpp 40

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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