EHOS United through theatre

STORY

"Heart of Broadway" showcases not only some of the best songs from musicals, both traditional and more contemporary, but also some of the finest talent from Broxbourne and the surrounding counties.

So often the pathway of a musical treads through the realm of love. Finally, the best songs from the theme have been brought together in a celebration of the heart. Get ready for a revue that doesn't just run through toe-tapping treats - this is a true journey of love through theatre. 

WHEN AND WHERE

Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th September 2007
Broxbourne Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8BE

 
CAST

Directed by Melissa Wildey
Musical Direction : Chris Peake
Choreographed by Faye Watson

REVIEWS

NODA REVIEW
Vicki Avery
10th October 2007

"Review style shows are always a difficult technique to master as the choice of music is critical to both the performers and the audience. A delicate mixture of music that is recognisable to the audience and at the same time new ventures that are challenging to the cast that strive to complement each other. The opening of the show with a single voice enabled the audience to focus immediately on what was happening and the atmosphere set by the darkness and the glitter ball overhead engaged our attention immediately. Good use was made of the three sets of steps at the rear of the stage and the spacing of performers was excellent giving the impression of a full stage for the majority of the time. Three numbers that were of particular merit in the first act were “Something” from The Witches of Eastwick. The harmony was well placed and confidently executed. “Astonishing” from Little Women was a master performance from Madeline Stoller-Watling  and “El Bravo!” from Copacabana, a great ensemble number with good choreography. In the second act the majority of musical numbers were chosen from musicals that were not quite so well known by the audience and it was at this point I detected that they were becoming a little less secure in their knowledge of the content and were less able to hum along. Thus the uneasy talking began. Because of this many missed the sensitive performance of Hailey Budd singing “I know the Truth” from Aida and the delightful interpretation of “The Letter” from Billy Elliott. Generally the sound was good and the passing of the microphones well executed. The lighting at times was rather dark and from where I was sitting it was difficult to pick out faces if they were not in centre spot. I do however feel that using the smoke machine without the air conditioner on in the theatre caused most of the visual difficulties as for a large proportion of the evening the stage seemed to be swathed in a fine haze almost as if the gauze had been dropped in. This should have been checked out well in advance. On the whole an enjoyable evening and personally I enjoyed the musical mix chosen though I know it did not suit everyone in the audience.
Thank you for your hospitality."