New Wimbledon Theatre – until 14th May 2022
Reviewed by Carly Burlinge
5*****
Set in the 1960’s where three friends Effie (Nicole Raquel Dennis), Deena (Natalie Kassanga), and Lorrell (Paige Peddie) take a journey through music and fame and enter a talent contest in which at first, they don’t succeed but get snapped up, whilst there as backup singers on a 10-week tour with the amazing Jimmy Early (Brandon Lee Sears). Assisted by Curtis (Dom Hartley Harris) who wants to take charge and become their manager he plays a strong dominant character making them believe Hes the only one who can guide them in the right direction, knows what’s best for them and can turn them into the stars they truly want to become! As they tour along with Jimmy who thinks himself as a sex god that has soul. Is very over the top a true performer he was amazing to watch and had the audience involved from start to finish with his fast-paced dance moves and fab vocals. So much laughter was involved just fantastic. The girls blew me away with their vocals also and Effie’s song And I’m Telling you I’m not Going – was just outstanding and beautiful to watch what a voice and was sang with so much emotion and with ease just incredible to view and take in. The three sang together with an outstanding connection for all to see was unforgettable and glamorous.
Now to mention the astonishing costumes so much glitz and glam in one setting that was just eye catching and exceptional. Also, remarkable staging and lighting that was over the top fitting in perfectly well making the whole show complete.
Such a dazzling rich and rewarding show, was refreshing to watch and will stay with me for some time what an experience just phenomenal