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reporting the edge credits Search Fringe Report home | about | news | contents | gossip | photographs | venues | brighton | dublin | edinburgh | film | features | interviews | awards | fashion | recipes | no more drinks | newsletter | links | contact Latest items? Unedited? Fringe Report Uncut Bravo Verdict: Sophisticated future musical theatre London – Pizza On The Park – 21-29 Oct 2009 – 20:00 (22:30) [Bravo cast 25 October 09 at Pizza On The Park, London; left to right: Giles Howe, Katy Lipson, Frank Loman, Charlotte Donald, Adam Bayjou, Arabella Rodrigo, Ciara Lavers (c) A Stage Kindly 2009] Bravo by A Stage Kindly is a relaxed night of high-class musical theatre in a cabaret setting. A stunning cast, led by musical director Katy Lipson and singer Giles Howe, showcases songs from nearly 20 new works from Australia, America, UK, France, Italy. The versatile voice of Arabella Rodrigo cuts seamlessly between sultry whispered phrases to full throttle belting - setting the bar high for the other singers. She opens the second act with the excellently written It's All in the Ball, and wows again with heartbreaking duet 'Don't Cry Butterfly'. Frank Loman sings 'Chasing Rainbows'. It's the first of many songs from new work Whitechapel, set in the East End of Victorian London, about a passionate, seemingly doomed love affair. Chasing Rainbows gives a fragment of the story; the singer's expertise makes it tantalising. Charlotte Donald is equally enchanting, providing the highlight of the first act with comic song Marry Me from The Company of Women by Noel Katz. She invites fits of giggles with It's Not Like I Thought It Would Be from All About Love. Adam Bayjou (tenor) performs Bite Your Lip; as with the other singers, he acts each of his pieces with sophistication. He comes across as adept at both serious romantic lead and supporting comical character. Overall, it's an excellent night's entertainment. Also, Bravo gives a glimpse into the future of musical theatre. But much of the work showcased tonight is perhaps less adventurous and possibly not as progressive as it could be. Many of the showcased composers are clearly heavily influenced by legends, leading to a lack of originality or flair. But from time to time, a gem such as Still Human Where It Counts appears - a truly innovative and exciting number from Rock Heaven by Scarlett Deva Antaloczy & Nigel Osner. Composer Noel Katz scores again in the second act with My Chiropractors Hands. A blend of striking close-harmonies and compelling lyrics make him one of the most exciting composers of the night. Cast Credits: (Singers, alpha order): Performers: Adam Bayjou. Charlotte Donald. Frank Loman. Arabella Rodrigo. Band: Ciara Lavers - Drums. Katy Lipson - Piano / Musical Director. Presenter - Giles Howe. Company Credits: Writers include (alpha order): Scarlett Deva Antaloczy. David Brush & Jim Farley. Darryl Chute. Michael Colby. Bob Gould & Caden Jones. Giles Howe. Anna Hurkmans & Raffaele Paglione. Noel Katz. Paul Katz. Mark Kelser & Jon Bartlett with Martin Sterling. Katy Lipson. Peter Millrose. Nigel Osner & Marc Urquhart. David Reiser. Michael Gordon Shapiro. Jack Urbont. Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal & Julien Salvia. Musical Director - Katy Lipson. Lighting Designer - uncredited. Sound Designer - uncredited. Technical Operator - venue staff, uncredited. Producer - Katy Lipson & Giles Howe. Company - A Stage Kindly. Website - www.astagekindly.com. END (c) Sarah Loader 2009 reviewed Sunday, 25 October 2009 / Pizza On The Park, London UK Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2012 www.fringereport.com

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