ROCK of Ages is one of those shows I have heard of, but have
never seen. Set in the 80’s this jukebox
musical is crammed with classic rock songs.
The story is narrated by Lonny, Lucas Rush, who works in The
Bourban Room owned by Dennis, Kevin Kennedy. Also working in the bar is
aspiring rocker Drew, Luke Walsh, who instantly falls in love with Sherrie,
Danielle Hope, who has just arrived from Kansas to follow her dream to become
an actress. Add to the plot a pair of German developers Hertz, Vas Constanti,
and his son Franz, Andrew Carthy, who persuade the mayor, Adam Strong, to
introduce clean living to the city and demolish the Sunset Strip, much to the anger
of the city planner Regina, Rhiannon Chesterman. As if that wasn’t enough we
then have rock star Stacee Jaxx, Sam Ferriday, and his band Arsenal performing
their final show at Bouban. Finally, the nearby Venus Club run by Justice, Zoe
Birkett, provides a refuge for Sherrie. 
That is quite some plot but the use of the narrator is well
used, providing many comic moments as he regularly breaks the fourth wall to
talk to the audience.
It is the 2nd half where the show really develops
and has the best scenes and lines.
The entire cast are amazing from the ensemble to the main
characters, but the singing voices of Danielle Hope and local girl Zoe Birkett
are outstanding.
Aspects of the show are excellent, but I must admit I have
never left theatre so confused as to if I really loved the show or just didn’t
really get it, But I can recommend you give it a try and find out for yourself.
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