Ever been so desperate for love in your life that you’ve wished for that special person while blowing out the candles on your birthday cake?
That’s what Robert (Brendan Paul) did on his 35th birthday in this modern and very funny musical which explores the pros and cons of marriage and everything associated with relationships.
“This is a concept musical – a musical which doesn’t so much deal with the story but with an idea and in this musical it’s about relationships, the struggle in finding a partner and marriage,” explained music director Antonio Fernandez. ”It’s about a man’s internal journey and how he discovers that what he actually needs is someone to take care of. It’s very honest and it doesn’t take sides – relationships aren’t a world of black and white but a whole lot of greys.”
There are six musicians in the band and Fernandez said he’s very proud of what has been achieved musically. “We’re going for the Jazz clap type sound because the score was written in the 70s and it reflects that very iconic sound. Part of the challenge was getting rid of the very heavy 70s sound and making it sound more atemporal so that we could present the production for today’s society.”
Fernandez described this show as iconic.
“It’s one of those pieces of repertoire that everybody loves. It’s not a commercial sounding show and there are no pop ballads. It’s one of the jewels of the crown of musical theatre. It covers a very broad spectrum, especially when we talk about relationships which are something really close to us. The show is written for anyone who has an interest in understanding the complicated world of love, being in a relationship and finding company.” (MMo)
Nov 14–Dec 1. Limelight on Oxford, 231 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $32-$45+b.f.. Tickets & Info: www.limelightonoxford.com.au
