Cruel Intentions The ‘90s Musical based on the iconic film
and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses exploded onto the stage at Darlington
Hippodrome. Full of ‘90s pop classics, incredible
choreography and the deception, romance and temptations of the students at the
exclusive Manhattan high school.
The story follows the students through step-siblings Sebastian
Valmont, Will Callan and Kathryn Merteuil, Nic Myers. As Kathryn manipulates
Sebastian to seduce Annette Hargrove, Abbie Budden, with a bet, he just can’t refuse. As they
both meddle with the innocence of Cecile, Lucy Carter.
The entire cast produced a high energy performance, but Nic
Myers stole the show with a powerful voice and commanding performance.
The ‘90s pop music ranges from Britney Spears, Christina
Aguilera, R.E.M., the Verve with my highlight being The Spice Girls with Wannabe,
which will never be the same again when I hear it.
The songs brilliantly match the story, with a romantic or
comedic device driving the action forward at an incredible speed.
The set changes almost instantly adding to the ferocious
pace of the evening, the lighting design by Nick Richings is perfect
throughout. The slick choreography by Gary Lloyd enhances the ‘90s feel to the
show.
For the ultimate ‘90s night out, you’ll need to be quick to
get tickets. I’ll certainly be back.
Runs until Saturday 24th May.