Hall for Cornwall, Truro, Cornwall – until 7th February 2026
Reviewed by Kerry Gilbert
5*****
‘A Fun and Entertaining Night had by all’
It was a pleasure to review The Bodyguard Musical, based on the iconic 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner at the Hall for Cornwall this week.
The Bodyguard tells the story of singer, Rachel Marron, whose rise to fame has put her and her loved ones at risk from a stalker. To keep her safe, her team hires ex Secret Service agent Frank Farmer as her bodyguard and Rachel makes his life as difficult as possible. As the threat escalates, they are both drawn closer together and Frank needs to quickly unmask the dangerous assailant.
The opening number ‘Queen of the Night’ was spectacular and grabbed your attention from the off! The lights flare and the pyrotechnics dazzle as we watch Rachel produce incredible vocals on top of a tall pillar, it’s electrifying! It takes a powerhouse singer to pull off this part, and Sidonie Smith did just that, showcasing many of Whitney Houstons’ hit songs during the show.
Sasha Monique as Rachel’s sister Nicky is as good as Rachel in the vocal performance, and her rendition of ‘Saving All My Love’ was delivered tenderly. Adam Garcia was strong as Frank Farmer, and his rapport with Rachels’ son Fletcher (Mason Dyett) was particularly endearing. Mason showed amazing talent and a standout performance, in his acting, vocals and dance routines.
A stand out moment was the duet between Rachel and Nicki which was sublime. The heart-wrenching ‘Run To You’ showcasing incredible vocal performances.
The show contains a lot more songs from Whitney’s back catalogue than originally features in the film, meaning we get to hear big numbers such as ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘One Moment in Time’ and ‘Where do Broken Hearts Go’ with the appreciation of the audience.
It is a fun and entertaining night with hit after hit, classic tunes and energetic performances. The audience are encouraged to join in with the final number which was enjoyed by all!