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The 1950 film of the famous Hollywood director Billy Wilder (Billy Wilder)

Reproduced by Nikolai Foster, recorded live at the Curve Theatre in Leicester, and adapted from the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This new concert performance was created by a live band of 16 people and filmed for the audience at home.

The story takes place on New Year's Eve in 1949, actors, writers and filmmakers are all trying to make money. Action followed, but screenwriter Joseph Gillis (Danny Mac) flourished. In the pursuit of debt collectors, Joe intends to escape his smelly studio apartment to introduce ideas to the executives. When he escaped the debtor, he met the paradise of the silent movie star Norma Desmond (perfect actor Ria Jones), and Norma Desmond became friends with him, hoping to pass one The new play was supposed to restore her glorious years. Norma lives with her ex-husband Max von Mayerling (Adam Pearce) and hires Joe to be her resident creative writing partner. He falls in love with the young Screenwriter, and fell into trouble again due to neurosis.

The actors occupy their place in the auditorium, which is a clear change from the ordinary theater experience. Jones replayed the role of Norma without a doubt. Although the description of the role was low-key but deep-understanding-feeling deeply sad for a moment, and the next one yelled outright. Pearce is also excellent because of her domineering and loyal ex-husband/husband, with a vibrating deep baritone, full of the soreness and nostalgia of the old age. Mac is very efficient at being Joe, although his explanation needs to be improved.

Despite its good performance, the product definitely lacks integrity (or lacks integrity) due to the simplicity of the set design. However, the visual team cleverly implemented Hollywood montages to replace these transitions. You can see the backstage and the camera crew as well as the lighting equipment and the orchestra. There is no doubt that it is a unique adaptation. Despite the lack of scenery, the execution is very good. The work contains an overwhelming 32 songs, but the play is a bit insufficient. Nevertheless, Lloyd Webber’s music is effective, especially

The depression that plagued Norma.

Although there are some shortcomings, this classic story of romance and creativity shines under the guidance of Foster and brings hope to the production team, which is committed to providing an experience for all families who need to stay overnight at home .

Sunset Boulevard

twenty two

December-9, 2020

January 2021

£20 per household

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