With 47 cast members under the skilful direction of TJ Lloyd, we were swept away by a fast-moving musical and dance extravaganza. It is a complete understatement to say that I’m now a complete convert after experiencing TOPS’ show stopping production! I was quite honestly taken aback at the sheer scale and size of this undertaking.
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Not only this, the completely underwhelming Broadway production that’s available to view for free on YouTube felt like a failed attempt at converting this well-loved progressive fairy tale to the musical theatre format, but with, at times grating, imitations of the celebrity voice cast and the unfortunate loss of its impeccable popular song choices. After having watched DreamWorks quartet of films countless times, as any parents with a Netflix account and time to kill on a rainy weekend can relate to, I was doubting how such integral elements of the story such as the RuPaul’s Drag Race glammed-up dragon in her lava-encased keep would translate onto the stage at Hampton Hill. It was with a fair degree of scepticism that I approached the opening night of Shrek the Musical.
TOPS Musical Theatre Company at Hampton Hill Theatre until 16 th April
By Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
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