It’s all about the unadulterated physicality and the amazing things bodies can do together and sometimes on their own. No gags or bells and whistles here.
This is as slick and as tight and as fast paced as musicals get and that can’t be without the support of what must be an incredibly drilled and disciplined backstage team.
This Arena Spectacular version is both event and celebration in equal measure; a heart soaring live tribute to the show itself delivered with meticulous professionalism by some of theatre’s creative and technical best.
As he proceeded to work the room Bob set a frenetic pace combining chatter, songs and nifty dance moves.
There’s not a moment of filler, as every song is carefully placed to support the story and its characters.
The Pinter patter of briny beat and shiny feat of sheer theatrical flair is in full glorious swing in Mark Kilmurry’s double bill.
Progress at a pace, rampant and unbridled, seems to be Public Enemy God Number One in S. Shakthidharan’s latest play.