Jo And Her Sisters Review

This was a first for the Players, billed as the World Premiere of a Musical Adaptation of Lousia May Alcott's 'Little Woman' written, produced and directed by Joanne Diaz and John Hawkins. The Players certainly gave a good account of themselves.

Set and costumes were good and in keeping with the period. Make up was a little light on some cast members and the prompt was in action a few times. This can be put down to first night nerves, on what was obviously a landmark occasion for the group. The one disappointment for me was the fact that most of the music was pre-recorded on an all singing and dancing keyboard, which was too loud at times. However, that said, the music was nice and easy to listen to, and the chorus did well with their numbers. The song 'Love is Everything' from Act II, sung by Ben Simmons as Laurie, was a highlight.

The principal players were all good and maintained their American accents throughout. Marmie, played by Barbara Harrold was very good and marshalled her daughters around her. Jo, played by Sandra Trott was also good in her part and her sisters, Meg, played by Victoria Miller, Beth, played by Naomi Crawford and Amy, played by Gemma Morse as a child and Amy Kirby as an adult were all equally good in support. There was a nice cameo of Bessie, the family retainer, played by Ann Doherty, and a promising performance from youngster Cameron Beman as Billy.
Colin Butcher - NODA

Tonight is the first night of the Blackmore Players production of Night Must Fall

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