Cliffs Pavillion Southend – until 29 February 2020
Reviewed by Molly Stannard
4****
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert is an uplifting musical that brings a ray of sunshine. Filled with humorous jokes and glamorous fun, Ian Talbot has crafted the perfect adaptation for theatre. The three main characters Joe McFadden (Tic/Mitzi), Miles Western (Bernadette) and Nick Hayes (Felicia), work well together bouncing innuendo and humour off each other as three glorious drag queens.
They begin a life changing journey across Australia tackling many challenges of self-identity and prejudice. Despite the serious undertones a light-hearted camaraderie was maintained between the characters with their strong bond of friendship and the fight for equality.
The music was brilliantly orchestrated by the cast and the three divas singing rousing classics that the audience joined in with. Fantastic voices that were beautifully harmonious and great dance moves kept you entertained throughout the show. Kevin Yates who played Miss Understanding was particularly entertaining with his Tina Turner impersonation.
A show well worth seeing to brighten up dull days.