A Classy Comedy Hit At The Empire
Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels The Musical
Sunderland
Empire
Tuesday
9th – Saturday 13th June 2015
Michael Praed
As Lawrence
Noel Sullivan
As Freddy
Carley Stenson
As Christine
Mark Benton As
Andre
Directed &
Choreographed
By The Tony
Award Winning
& Olivier
Nominated
Jerry Mitchell
Based upon the 80s hit comedy movie starring Steve
Martin and Michael Cain, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a fabulous barrel of
laughs. Direct from the West End,
the show is a wonderful night out.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - The Musical is set on the French Riveria and con men Lawrence and Andre work
together fleecing rich people. Their moral compass feels that they are giving
people what they want as they suggest that they will feel good by donating
money to various sob stories and bogus causes.
The situation rapidly changes when Freddy appears
on the scene. He is young, keen, brash and wanting in on the action. Lawrence sets the young
upstart a challenge, the loser of which has to go home. Freddy agrees that they
should try to fleece hotel guest Christine for 50 000 euros to win the bet.
The casting for this musical treat is superb. The
star from TV’s Robin Hood Michael
Praed is great as the sophisticated Lawrence. He is also a
talented singer who makes easy work of the shows big numbers. Mark Benton, best
known from Waterloo Road delivers
many laughs as the side kick Andre. Mark connects with the audience and gives
them plenty to smile about.
Noel
Sullivan is
pehaps best known as a member
of the pop group Hear'Say but he is now making a name for himself in musicals.
After roles in Rock of Ages and We Will Rock You, he seems very
comfortable on stage as the young con man Freddy. Noel seems to enjoy the
audience reaction to the many physical jokes that he finds himself in.
Carley
Stenson, who has appeared in her long running role as Steph in Hollyoakes is
delightful as the subject of the bet Christine.
Mention
should also be given to Phoebe Coupe who had a big production number as rich
oil target Jolene. Her song Oklahoma? was a great highlight from the first
half.
The large scale nature of the set design regular
slots into place without a pause in the action. The ensemble sing and dance
superbly leaving a lavish and beautiful impression. Director and choreographer
Jerry Mitchell has done a great job.
Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels feels big, bright and classy. This bold show oozes confidence
and is highly entertaining.
This
review was written by Stephen Oliver for the North East
Theatre Guide by Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow Jo on twitter @jowheretogo,
Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on Facebook www.facebook.com/Jowheretogo
On
The Web:
Website:
www.scoundrelsontour.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ScoundrelsUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ScoundrelsUK
Tickets:
Tickets
available in person at the Box Office, by calling 0844 871 3022* or booking
online at www.ATGtickets.com/Sunderland* plus a transaction fee applies.
Groups of 10+ should call
0844 871 3042
*Booking fee applies
On
Tour
Sunderland
Empire Tuesday 9 June – Saturday 13 June
King’s
Theatre, Glasgow Tuesday 23 June – Saturday 4 July
Liverpool
Empire Theatre Tuesday 7 July – Saturday 18 July
Princess
Theatre, Torquay Tuesday 21 July – Saturday 25 July
Regent
Theatre, Stoke Tuesday 28 July – Saturday 1 August
New
Theatre, Oxford Tuesday 4 August – Saturday 8 August
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