My Fair Lady

Just wondering if anyone out there, has seen My Fair Lady on at the Regal Theatre at the moment. And if so, what did you think?

I had the misfortune to be present at their matinee performance on Saturday... admittedly I was warned not to go near prompt corner with a 12 foot pole, but I was offered a free ticket and was unaware of who the company was (at the time). Well, it was 3 of the most intolerable hours ever! (and I'm not just being nasty). Think of the worst high school production you've seen then imagine older people, bad singing and a company that dares to call itself "pro-am". From the first number, the singing was wooden, emotionless and generally badly miked. Freddie obviously produced sound through his hand as he was unable to sing without gesturing while Henry Higgins was a camp as a row of tents (with about as much ability) and for some reason spoke almost every line of his songs. Thankfully Eliza warmed up from her completely dead "wouldn't it be luverly" which was deviod of any spark whatsover. Wooden or plastic acting prevailed, and you could see the actors thinking "ok say this, then move here, insert reaction" etc. The choreography was astounding, such technical difficulty!! Seriously, I don't think more than three of tehm knew how to waltz as they all just shuffled in circles and hoped for the best. The audience began to dread Higgin's appearance (and since he's the main character this was somewhat of a problem) and Higgins and Pickering were so obviously in a relationship due to over playing, especially when singing "Why can't a woman be more like a man" yes indeed, why can't Eliza be more like pickering, eh? Costumes were nice, set functional but rather oddly dressed (Higgins' study furnished with asian artifacts). Higgins' mother was excellent however as was Eliza's father, both magnificent exceptions to the rule. Overall possibly the worst amatuer show I've ever seen - plastic, dull, painful featuring some of the most ridiculous chorus acting this side of year 8 drama classes. Stay home and watch the movie instead.

AVOID at all costs($25 for the priveldge I think)


and before the usual "they do it because they love it, how dare you say that" replies. This is an entirely honest review and at least 30 other people there agreed with me (quite a few left half way it was that appalling).

>Overall possibly the worst amatuer show I've ever seen

ouch, ouch.........you should get out more:)

and I heard it was a family treat.

I agree very much so. A great show, and have had many people agree. I also noticed that Mrs Higgins is the lady on a Lotteries Scratch N Win tv add. To the SECRET SQUIRREL, obviously you have been rejected from theatre companys before and this is your only form of come back, hey!?!

J wrote:
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>Overall possibly the worst amatuer show I've ever seen

ouch, ouch.........you should get out more:)

and I heard it was a family treat.

You poor little unfortunate - you still don't get it do you: It is only your opinion, nothing more:

I would suspect that you aren't young... such bitterness could only come from years of disapointment.

and before the usual "they do it because they love it, how dare you say that" replies. This is an entirely honest review and at least 30 other people there agreed with me (quite a few left half way it was that appalling).

Obviously the critic, "Secret Squirrel" has no appreciation for amateur productions. I along with many of my colleagues thoroughly enjoyed the show. The show was well put together. Higgins and Pickering worked very well together as did Eliza. Higgins songs are supposed to be mostly spoken not sung. Singing them would completely take away what makes Higgins, Higgins. The cockney's worked well together and the chorus as a whole supported the show. Mrs Higgins, WOW, Doolittle, WOW, Freddy's song, "singing with hands" you say, ha, what an exquisite voice, keep up the work. The last time i checked vocal chords are not in your hands? :) Eliza's voice was simply stunning, "I could have danced all night" was an absolute highlight, as was "Show Me".
The Ascot scene was well choreographed, and was one of the best scenes in the show. The exchange of dialogue between the characters here, was nothing short of amazing.
Costumes were very good, the set was very good and authentic. Higgins being a very seasoned traveller would no doubt have asian artefacts in his study.
In short, one of the best, well rounded musicals I have seen. As for the $25.00 well worth it. If it wasn't for ticket prices at a reasonable $25.00 guess what you wouldn't have a show, and I guess even though you were lucky to get a free ticket you couldn't sit through the whole marvellous show.
In short, do not miss this show, another excellent amateur production. As for Secret Squirrel yes i agree a poor little unfortunate he is obviously a "heartless guttersnipe".
J. Simons.

>As for Secret Squirrel yes i agree a poor little unfortunate he is >obviously a "heartless guttersnipe".
>J. Simons.


Here Here, "and I fink he should move his bloomin' arse orf this here site"