New Victoria Theatre, Woking – until 7 June 2022
Reviewed by Becky Doyle
5*****
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this performance of Chicago! From the story itself to the singing, dancing and music there are no negatives! As someone who has never seen the film or knows the story (I know I think I’m in the minority!) it brought so much; laughter, dancing and all that Jazz.
The band was amazing, bringing the story to life and using the band stand as a prop was so well thought through. Faye Brookes (Roxie) and Djalenga Scott (Velma) were both extraordinary, their voices were so strong and compelling that on many occasions I didn’t want the songs to finish. I had favourites; ‘Cell Block Tango’, ‘We Both Reached for the Gun’ (Russel Watson (Billy) and Faye Brookes played that scene out fantastically) and ‘All That Jazz’.
After the interval, the orchestra and conductor were fantastic and got the audience back into the spirit for the second act – The sparkle, the glitz and the glam and all the company were so endearing in their movements, choreography, and tone that the second half was just as good as the first, ensuring suspense and empathy. There really is nothing that I can say negatively about the performance, acting, dancing or overall experience it really was one of the best shows that I have seen, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a show with a story that you easily get wrapped up in.