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Thursday 29th May 2008
Drama was gripping from start to
finish
PRODUCED and under the brilliant direction of Peter Taylor, this
Gothic tale is splendidly realised in a dark and brooding
production that grips from start to finish.
As soon as the curtain rises on Jekyll and Hyde you know you are
in for a great evening, with stunning sets and colourful
costumes.
Andrew Tuton conveys fully the dual personalities.
His fine acting is matched by his singing both of the sung
narrative and in the powerful This is the Moment.
I cannot heap enough praise on Lucy Sumner, who plays Lucy.
Helen O'Neil plays Jekyll's fiancée Emma. She is an outstanding
talent who I am sure will soon be discovered.
All the principals were close to flawless. The songs are
delivered with plenty of punch and every cast member gives a
well polished performance. The excellent chorus belt out the
songs. The costumes and sets were colourful. The sets were
changed seamlessly before your eyes.
The orchestra was well directed by Adrian Richards. It is a must
today to keep music live and an added bonus to see live
musicians in the orchestra pit in this day of the karaoke and
backing-track trend. The musicians were the icing on the cake
with superb dynamics which no karaoke or backing track will ever
achieve.
The whole cast pulled together as a team. The sound was quickly
sorted out after minor teething problems in Act One.
An evening full of talent and mystery was achieved by this local
company worthy of the bigger stage.
Lynne Fox |
Audience Comments.
(Please feel free to email us at
info@stannesoperatics.co.uk if you have any further comments
about the show to add to this section)
From visitlancshire.com website
I saw J&H on Friday and was
overwhelmed. Such quality performance, music, sound, lighting,
costume, effects. A triumph for director and performers alike!
VC
Via email
Watched the show on Friday Night
and was blown away. Fantastic ,Brilliant, and so Professional.
As good as anything I have seen on The West End Stage. Well
Done.
Although its a sin be proud, be very proud, because THIS WAS
YOUR MOMENT BC
Blackpool Evening Gazette
I attended the opening night of
Jekyll and Hyde at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham on Saturday.
What a fantastic show – fully deserving the standing ovation it
received. I would urge people of any age to go and watch it.
KC
Via email
Came to see the show on Monday
evening and what a wonderful performance it was too - truly
marvellous and excellent singing. Well done! All your hard work
was worth it. LW
Blackpool Evening Gazette
I saw Jekyll & Hyde on the opening
night and this is the finest amateur production I have seen. The
performance from the principals was flawless throughout, with
the lead being simply outstanding. The lighting and atmosphere
created was worthy of the West End, testament to the standing
ovation after the finale. I have booked again for the closing
night. MC
Via email
Wanted to say that you did a
superb job.......the production is a huge credit to you and all
at St Annes. The Show took the society to a new level. All the
principals were wonderful and well deserved the rapturous
standing ovation they received. CB |
Our
2008 production swept the board at the NODA award ceremony held at the
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool on Saturday 3rd November 2008. We are pleased
to announce the award winners...
