Malvern Forum Theatre – until 29th October 2022
Reviewed by Julie Bellerby
5*****
This production was very uplifting and energetic, and amazingly performed by the artists. This was definitely girl power at its finest!
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the show is about the six wives of Henry the VIII who battle it out with a singing contest to find who had the worst time at his hands. Costumes designed by Gabriella Slade were stunning, depicting each ‘Queens’ character with a futuristic sexy look.
The six girls were all very strong, superb singers, pitch perfect, it is impossible to choose one girl who shone more than the others, a well matched team. The 80 minute run without an interval was demanding on the performers, but ran seamlessly throughout.
The stage setting was minimalistic and subtle behind the girls and had the ‘ladies in waiting’ band on a raised staging. Very good musicians, wonderful to see an all-female cast.
With lots of feel good factor, the production took you out of reality, you were transported to a different plane with a surreal situation which would have been entertaining at any point of history, if only that were possible.
You should see this production, amazing performance, I wish I could give SIX stars!