Saturday, March 03, 2007

The Producers - top show

A few hours away from blogging, and the campaign, as it was time to enjoy a Christmas present - a trip to see "The Producers" in Manchester with Peter Kay and others.

A great show based on Mel Brookes great send up, that poses so many challenges in the hilarous story line of the Producers who are seeking, but then failing, to produce a failed show -"Springtime for Hitler". Very enjoyable and a recommended trip during its twelve week period in Manchester, although tickets may be hard to get by now.

A nice break and now prepared for the final stages of the Arfon campaign.

2 comments:

Andrew. said...

I went to see this when it was at Drury Lane in London, it was fantastic! I wasn't expecting it to live up to the film but it did! Who does Peter kay play?

Martin Eaglestone said...

Peter (it makes him sound like a mate!) plays Roger DeBris. To be fair Kay is not in it for his track record in his acting abilities, and they have allowed a little of the stand up character we love to come through. Very good.

Cory English is however superb as Max Bialystock and quite rightly took our plaudits in that lead role, well supported by John Gordon Sinclair as Leo Bloom.

If Kay has been watching Cory English he will see what a consistent, polished and quality stage performer requires.