Or should that be the “Choir of Men”. Nine exceptional talented, versatile performers with an incredible vocal range from baritone to soprano entertain an audience in a high energy alternative musical. Encompassing everything from folk, to rock to heavy metal.
Set in a community working-man’s pub bar, the story line is loosely based on a place where people come and share their troubles. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from.
There’s humour, tap dancing on bar and table top, audience participation is encouraged, joining the cast on stage at the start of each act. You only know the performance is starting when they leave and the house lights dim. All were multi-talented singing, dancing, playing a variety of instruments as solos or combined, their timing couldn’t be faulted. This was complemented by excellent sound and lighting of the set on stage.
If I have one criticism it is not of the show, but the seating. These were probably the most uncomfortable seats I have sat on in a theatre—a bench seat would have been better! Hopefully these will get replaced along with the rest of the renovations that are going on at the moment at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend.
Graham Emmett