CILLA The Musical is based on the hit TV series starring
Sheriden Smith. It follows the life of Cilla as a teenage girl, like many girls
then and now dreaming of a life of fame as a singer. Cilla of course remarkably
managed this and more, by the age of 25 she was a singer and TV star.
The star of the show is undoubtably Kara Lily Hayworth who
has achieved the well-known nasally tones of Cilla and sings to perfection. She
takes us on the incredible journey from her friendship with The Beatles as a
shy teenager through her relationships with her eventual husband Bobby Willis,
Alexandra Patmore, and her manager Brian Epstein, Andrew Lancel.
The Beatles are brilliantly portrayed by Bill Caple as Ringo
Starr, Michael Hawkins as John Lennon, Alex Harford as George Harrison and Joe
Etherington as Paul McCartney. While Alexandra Patmore grows into his role as
her boyfriend. I loved the performance from Andrew Lancel, who is most well
known from his role in Coronation Street. Cilla’s parents Big Cilla, Jayne
Ashley, and John, Neil McDonald, gave a different perspective, as the proud
parents of the fact she works in an office and aren’t interested in her search
for stardom.
With the 1st half ending with Cilla’s performance
of ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ you can’t wait to get back for the 2nd
half. I was only held back by the 80 minute length advertised for the 2nd
half, 20 minutes longer than the 1st half. The music and acting was
amazing, I just wished it was shorter.
For anyone who loved Cilla and the 60’s scene this show will
hit the mark.
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