Monday, May 4, 2009

arts: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers


While this isn't my favourite movie, there are some classic songs and this production was spot on :)

Unlike the movie, the guy weren't all red haired bruits but seven very handsome and cute guys.

The themes of "The Rape of the Sabine Women" seem a bit incongruous for a "camp as Xmas musical"?

The girls were giggly, very pretty, bouncy ... all-American, pneumatic girls.

The costumes were fantastic, nicely cut, with a touch of Orgeon's 1850 style and fantastic primary colours.

It must be difficult to sing and dance at the same time, especially as for the classic songs we have all heard the studio recording which set a near impossible standard. Still they did very very well, this was a joy to watch.

My favourite couple were not leads Adam and Millie (although they were great and looked perfected in the poster) but Gideon (the runt of the litter / youngest brother) and his sweetheart Alice (with big eyes, rosy cheeks and a huge heart).

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