Virgin Warrior
Sun, 4 Mar 2012, 12:53 pmJohnny Grim3 posts in thread
Virgin Warrior
Sun, 4 Mar 2012, 12:53 pmMy son and I, went along to check out Virgin Warrior last night. For the benefit of Walter Plinge, I will confess, that I'm actively involved with the Phoenix Theatre; that said; I've had no involvement whatsoever with this production. My only knowledge upon entering the theatre was that we were about to see a rock opera based upon the life of Joan of Arc.
Having now seen the show, I can but confer with Gordon's view, and that like wow man; what a great production. I being my lazy boned self would have run a mile from this project, given the amount of work it required. Not so Jane Sherwood, Paul Olsen, Graeme Johnson and the remainder of cast and crew. To take, dare I say, a mostly ragtag bunch of wannabe singers (no offence intended people), and have them put on a show of this quality speaks volumes for all concerned. Jane and crew, take a well deserved bow, for giving us this fine production. Could I find, anything to be critical of? The sound for me was occasionaly muddy, but that's probably down to my ever fading ear drums or the damned theatre acoustics,but apart from that, all was superb. Kudos to sound and lighting...brilliant work guys. Jane and crew, you've certainly lifted the bar for Phoenix with this one.
PS: My son voted it the best show he's ever seen. I of course said, 'that would be apart from dad's shows?' To which he replied, 'No, including yours dad'. DOH! So much did he enjoy it, he wants to go again...enough said. Best wishes to you Virgin Warriors' for the remainder of your season.
cheers
Johnny Grim
Johnny GrimSun, 4 Mar 2012, 12:53 pm
My son and I, went along to check out Virgin Warrior last night. For the benefit of Walter Plinge, I will confess, that I'm actively involved with the Phoenix Theatre; that said; I've had no involvement whatsoever with this production. My only knowledge upon entering the theatre was that we were about to see a rock opera based upon the life of Joan of Arc.
Having now seen the show, I can but confer with Gordon's view, and that like wow man; what a great production. I being my lazy boned self would have run a mile from this project, given the amount of work it required. Not so Jane Sherwood, Paul Olsen, Graeme Johnson and the remainder of cast and crew. To take, dare I say, a mostly ragtag bunch of wannabe singers (no offence intended people), and have them put on a show of this quality speaks volumes for all concerned. Jane and crew, take a well deserved bow, for giving us this fine production. Could I find, anything to be critical of? The sound for me was occasionaly muddy, but that's probably down to my ever fading ear drums or the damned theatre acoustics,but apart from that, all was superb. Kudos to sound and lighting...brilliant work guys. Jane and crew, you've certainly lifted the bar for Phoenix with this one.
PS: My son voted it the best show he's ever seen. I of course said, 'that would be apart from dad's shows?' To which he replied, 'No, including yours dad'. DOH! So much did he enjoy it, he wants to go again...enough said. Best wishes to you Virgin Warriors' for the remainder of your season.
cheers
Johnny Grim
StanleySun, 4 Mar 2012, 04:10 pm
Virgin Warrior
I agree, having seen the show on opening night which is sometimes not the best night to come on. Visually and mostly audibly brilliant, the singing and especially the chorus singing was of a very high quality. Occasionally I could not pick up the lyrics of Joan's solos and I found the microphone she was wearing a little distracting but overall I think she was very well cast. And the fight scenes, vow! I would go again just to watch them and the horse which knew where the goodies were kept. Jane, is there anything you wouldn't tackle? Congratulations to Jane, the crew and the cast (especially my fellow thespians from "Alice"). Tim, I had no idea you could sing. I hope "Warrior" gets the audiences it deserves. Best wishes from Sidsel (not Stan)
Ryan S McNallyTue, 6 Mar 2012, 10:43 am
Virgin Warrior - Opening Week
Thank you to all who have made opening week a success!
Special thanks to Johnny Grim and Sidsel for their kind words above regarding the show! We look forward to you and your son hopefully coming back next week Johnny!
Tickets for the second week are selling fast!! Please book through the direct link below! Hoping to sell out all shows before Thursday!
http://www.trybooking.com/Event/EventSearch.aspx?keyword=Virgin
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!