ACT
Theatre are not known for selecting easy theatrical options and in Andrew Lloyd-Webber's
Aspects
of Love the company run true
to form. A small scale musical with strong themes of introspective passion, the
laughs are few and the hummable tunes even fewer. But strong playing from the
principals and sublime musicianship made for an evening of absorbing drama.
Intricate love permutations had me mentally writing my own script for self
centred actress Rose and her hapless student lover Alex. In a generally fine
cast Jenna Ryder-Oliver and Jaymes Sygrove lead with impressive sustained
singing and Stuart Farrar and a superb Anna Carter-Brown lend solid support. Wonderful
accompaniment from the pianos of Sarah Farrar and Clare Hood link every mood
and line in Alan Clarke’s faithfully directed piece. You won’t dance in the
aisles at this one but you will be gripped by its themes. Roy Hall
Runs Tuesday to Saturday
29th July – 2nd
August 2014
7.45pm
Little Theatre, High Street, Dunstable.
Tickets £13, £11, £10
Box Office 07940 105864
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