To start off the new year, here's a very positive review from opening night in Adelaide.
https://hifiway.live/2020/01/01/billy-e ... 1-12-2019/
2020 - Australian Tour Reviews (Adelaide)
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porschesrule
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Incredibly detailed and positive review:
http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews ... AoBKlmgCeA
On opening night Billy was portrayed by twelve year old Wade Neilsen who ably commanded the stage with an emotive presence, a strong voice and beautiful lines in his demanding dance scenes. The role of his friend Michael was delivered by Hamish Monger with maturity beyond his years and great comic timing that any adult actor might envy. I particularly enjoyed seeing all the younger performers rise to the amazing opportunity they have been given. There was a wonderful sense of ensemble overall and the young cast members truly shone.
Lisa Sontag was exceptional as Mrs Wilkinson. Everything about her performance was spot on: accent, movement, vocals and character. In fact all the performers’ Durham accents worked well, holding through all the emotions they were required to negotiate, no doubt due to the work of Amy Hume, voice and dialect coach. Vivien Davies also gave the role of Grandma a huge boost with a delightful portrayal of a slightly forgetful but very strong woman.
http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews ... AoBKlmgCeA
On opening night Billy was portrayed by twelve year old Wade Neilsen who ably commanded the stage with an emotive presence, a strong voice and beautiful lines in his demanding dance scenes. The role of his friend Michael was delivered by Hamish Monger with maturity beyond his years and great comic timing that any adult actor might envy. I particularly enjoyed seeing all the younger performers rise to the amazing opportunity they have been given. There was a wonderful sense of ensemble overall and the young cast members truly shone.
Lisa Sontag was exceptional as Mrs Wilkinson. Everything about her performance was spot on: accent, movement, vocals and character. In fact all the performers’ Durham accents worked well, holding through all the emotions they were required to negotiate, no doubt due to the work of Amy Hume, voice and dialect coach. Vivien Davies also gave the role of Grandma a huge boost with a delightful portrayal of a slightly forgetful but very strong woman.
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porschesrule
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Here's another wonderfully detailed and positive review from the tour stop in Adelaide, this one from Broadway World:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/adelaide/ ... e-20200104
https://www.broadwayworld.com/adelaide/ ... e-20200104
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https://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture ... e-musical/
Another great review This time the reviewer saw the matinee,
The key role of Billy is shared in this production by four young performers. At the matinee this reviewer attended, Billy was played by Omar Abiad – a fine dancer who played the character with a bit more ratbag energy than the moody Jamie Bell in the film.
Another great review This time the reviewer saw the matinee,
The key role of Billy is shared in this production by four young performers. At the matinee this reviewer attended, Billy was played by Omar Abiad – a fine dancer who played the character with a bit more ratbag energy than the moody Jamie Bell in the film.
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