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BMTC's Kiss Me, Kate Certainly Was Too Darn Hot 

16/5/2015

 
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Bournville Musical Theatre Company left the audience in rapturous applause last night after their production of Kiss Me, Kate at The Crescent Theatre. 

Kiss Me, Kate follows the plight of a theatrical group attempting to perform Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the turmoil unleashed as 10Gs are lost, flowers end up in the wrong dressing room and past relationships are unravelled.

Lilli/Kate was played superbly by Rhian Clements with a particularly feisty performance of I Hate Men, which was brilliant. As her fiery relationship with her former husband Fred/Petruchio (played by John Morrison) reaches breaking point, the tension offstage translates into their performances onstage, which was hilarious. 

Another relationship in turmoil is that of Lois/Bianca (played by Lucy Evans) and Bill/Lucentio (played by Dan Jones). Why Can't You Behave? and Always True To You In My Fashion was cheekily performed by Evans and her rendition of Tom, Dick and Harry with the support of Jones, Adam Heeley as Gremio and Ralph Toppin as Hortensio was fantastic.

Kris Evans and Jonathan Eastwood formed the exceedingly amusing gangster duo who arrive to collect the 10G debt. As they end up forming part of the production, as two fools, they had the audience in fits of laughter. A particular highlight is in the second half as they break into Brush Up Your Shakespeare. 

Talking of the second half, the opening scene with Too Darn Hot was a triumph. The choreography was impeccable from Chloe Turner, executed expertly by the cast, with a special mention to Jordan McKenzie whose dancing was sublime. 

The band were stunning under the fabulous musical direction from Chris Corcoran, coupled with the wonderful harmonies delivered from the entire ensemble, it was clear that a lot of time, effort and energy was put into this delightful performance under the direction of Ann-Louise McGregor. 

For more information and to book tickets for Kiss Me, Kate, which runs until 16 May, click here or call the Crescent Theatre box office on 0121 643 5858.
carol stoker link
16/5/2015 02:59:30 am

I saw the production on Thursday. Great value for the ticket price. Dedicated actors, you can see that they must have put in hours of practise beforehand. If you have not decided what to do today, get yourself along and see it. You wont be disappointed!

Moira john
17/5/2015 06:25:14 am

Went to see 'Kiss Me Kate' production at the Crescent Theatre last night which was run by BMTC. What a brilliant, funny and well executed show. The principal actors playing the parts of Lily and Fred were outstanding and were well supported by the rest of the cast. You wouldn't think this was an amateur production as it was very professional and well done to everyone who took part.

Michelle
17/5/2015 12:18:44 pm

I went to see Kiss Me Kate on Saturday afternoon. Absolutely brilliant! Outstanding performances, very funny too. I would've stayed and watched the evening performance had I not got to get back. Looking forward to the next show! I thought the lead lady especially was very good, she played the part brilliantly. All the cast were very professional .Well done to everyone!

Dave C
21/5/2015 07:52:10 am

The BMTC 'Kiss Me Kate' show at the Crescent was very entertaining and professionally performed by a great cast, great live music, all in all a great night out. The start of the 2nd half in particular was amazing and a credit to their theatre company. I had a couple of friends performing on the night, who I had never seen on a stage before this and was amazed at how good they were and how much they seemed to be enjoying the experience. Looking forward to the next BMTC production.

RPavey
21/5/2015 11:05:44 am

Thoroughly enjoyed Kiss Me Kate. Clearly a lot of hard work was put in and it was a roaring success

lee
22/5/2015 12:06:35 am

Great show,well done you talented group!

Julia
22/5/2015 04:30:55 am

I went to see this production on Friday and it was fantastic. Never laughed as much as I did at the 2 gangsters. They were true comic material. The whole of the show was fabulous. See you at the next show next year guys. Well done

KarenB
22/5/2015 12:02:50 pm

What a fabulous show! Throughouly enjoyed from start to finish. The actors were truly amazing- eye watering belly shaking laughter! The lead characters were outstanding, oozing professionalism and the performance level was first class- in fact that goes for each and everyone of the performers. Top notch actors, staging and musicians- cannot wait for the next show from this company well done everyone involved!!!!

Janet & Paul
23/5/2015 04:12:02 pm

A brilliant show. The dedication & hard work paid off looking forward to the next one.


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