The Maids is an angry, violent play involving just three women – two maids, aged 30 and 35, in the opulent home of Madame in Paris.
What a treasure Ali McGregor is and sorry we are that this is the end of her time as Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
It was the first time I heard a collective pleasurable sigh from an audience after hearing just 8 notes on the piano. I will never hear that song again without remembering that.
As each character emerged, warm recognition was obvious, with a buzz from the audience seated at tables with their wine, tea or coffee, and muffin (available from the back of the hall for a moderate price) before them.
It is beautifully staged, excellently sung, superbly supported by a first class orchestra and so much fun, you will want to see it again.
George Frederic Handel’s Dixit Dominus is a challenge for any choir and orchestra, and when set next to Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, together they make a splendid program.
Yes, it’s a good romp with lots of laughs, lovely music well sung and very good performances by all.