Theatre Royal Windsor – until Saturday 15th April 2023
Reviewed by Carly Burlinge
5*****
Windsor introduces Legally Blonde the Musical Jr, a movie which we all know and love based on the novel written by Amanda Brown. The show tells us about the life of Elle Woods (Anna Wold) and her boyfriend Warner (Carter Catterall). Warner is off to Harvard and decides that Elle is not serious enough for him, even though in her eyes she is seriously in love with him. This causing a breakup and a broken heart on her part. When Elle discovers what he means by serious, she hatches a plan to get back her man. This consisting of enrolling into Harvard and studying law beside him, maybe she can impress him with her big IQ. Although, as time passes, she discovers she’s not that bad at law and sees a career path before her, realising she doesn’t need Warner to be happy but instead finding Emmett (Benjamin Molalign) who notices and understands her full potential. Along her journey she meets Paulette (Shannon Jones) who offers her friendship, advice alongside makeup and hair producing a firm bond of friendship.
Anna Wold who plays Elle Woods, plays a strong role with much confidence and sharpness. She was a joy to watch and has an outstanding voice to match her acting skills.
Shannon Jones also offered an outstanding role for all to see, she presented great vocals on stage with much expression and was fascinating to watch.
I could continue to talk about the exceptional talent from all performers as they were all exquisite, they offered amazing enthusiasm and showed a high level of ability and skill, alongside their confidence which still blows me away, considering their age. I will certainly be looking out for their names in the future.
I also feel that Daisy the dog needs a mention as she managed to get the attention of the whole audience while she stood on her back legs with the response of aww.
The set was simple but affective, with lovely drawn backdrops emphasising the stage, giving further detail to each scene. As for costumes, so much pink, exactly how it’s meant to be.
I really enjoyed this production as they all looked so happy to be performing offering a lovely glow from all across the stage. Well done all, what a fabulous show.