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Eyam directed by Clive Paget, designed by Louise Belson, lighting design by Robert Bryan (cast included Mark Adams, Geoff Abbott, Paul Baker, Seeta Indrani, Leigh McDonald, Ellen O’Grady and Peter Prentice)
What the critics said ... “The post Lloyd Webber modern British musical continues its advance. It’s a terrific story, and its telling is sometimes moving and never less than gripping. The score is always melodic and has a plaintive pastoral beauty. It is also winningly performed by a large cast on a simple, severe wooden design which, in a particularly nice touch, situates the band underneath the stage.” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian Recommended - (4-star) Hot Show Choice “It is genuinely adventurous. Clive Paget’s direction and Louise Belson’s chunky wooden design are skilful; a young cast acts and sings with enormous freshness and force.” Susannah Clapp, The Observer “An intriguing piece and fully deserves its airing at the admirable Bridewell Theatre. The commitment by a large cast is total. Clive Paget does wonders manipulating the cast ... it is excellent in its physical exuberance - the fight scenes are terrifying.” Antony Thorncroft, Financial Times “This new work by Andrew Peggie and Stephen Clark works extremely well. The powerful theme is movingly unfolded in a surprisingly entertaining few hours. Director Clive Paget uses a refreshingly light touch in the staging and thanks to a brilliant cast, this original and authentically English musical makes great popular art out of a terrifying period of our history.” Adam Goldstein, The Morning Star “It’s success as a piece of theatre is due to Clive Paget’s faultless production. See it.” Sara Abdulla, Time Out “The human drama is genuinely gripping. It cries out for a bigger venue and deserves a wider showing. Despite the subject matter this manages to pull off a very fine feat and remain genuinely affecting, intriguing and robust. A class production.” Vivien Goldsmith, Sunday Business “The quality of the cast, together with Clive Paget’s direction is impressive and the orchestra also plays a big part in bringing the evening to a surprisingly uplifting conclusion” Lisa Martland, The Stage |
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