musicals and operas review

Woody Sez

Cossette Productions with Paul Lucas Productions

Telling the story of Texas born folk musician Woody Guthrie, this fantastic, dynamic piece of work ranges from moments of great celebration to great sadness. The players of the piece seamlessly interweave narrative, sketch and song with irrepressible exuberance, effortlessly exchanging instruments. Each seems, as Woody sez of one, "to play everything but golf". David Lutken, who bares a fair resemblance to Woody Guthrie, is excellent as the songwriter but by no means steals the show. His three fellow performers take on a variety of characters from Woody's life with great success and the standard of musicianship is tremendous across the board. A real triumph, the show has all the storytelling emphasis of traditional folk with vibrant, passionate music to boot.

Brighton Unitarian Church, 10 – 14 May, times vary, £8.50 (£7.00), fpp 47

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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