If you love the songs of Take That and you love to party you will love Never Forget which had its World Premiere at Brighton's Theatre Royal on Wednesday March 19.
The entire audience was on its feet clapping and dancing at the end and the cheers nearly took the roof off the theatre.
There is something for everyone in this lively show, comedy, drama, spectacular dancing, great voices and familiar songs. It i
s all about dreams, ambition and betrayal.
The script written by Danny Brockenhurst, Guy Jones and Ed Curtis may not be the strongest storyline in the world but the performances by the five boys in the unlikeliest Take That tribute band ever make up for it.
Dean Chisnall, who plays the young hero Ash Sherwood, has a really good voice and he is well supported by Craige Els, Tim Driesen, Eaton James and Stephane Anelli. The petite female lead Sophia Ragavelas has a big voice and she gives a really moving rendition of Love Ain't Here Anymore in Act Two.
This is a colourful, fast moving production which includes Pray, Babe, I Found Heaven, Never Forget and Relight My Fire. Brighton is lucky to have it before it opens at London's Savoy Theatre on 7th May.
Special mention must go to Lighting Designer James Whiteside who turns Bob Bailey's simple set into many different venues.
Amanda Wilkins
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