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The Mikado - Press“Best of all with this production is the quality of the singing under Christopher Peake's musical direction, which gives every number full emotional and musical weight.” Mark Shenton, THE STAGE 28/07/08 “Without lavish orchestral back-up, the music also feels revivified. While the faster, more elaborate songs – enhanced by Vanessa Fenton's equally witty choreography – still belt along, the slower numbers have almost an edge of Weimar cabaret torch songs about them. Overall, this is great fun delivered quite, quite brilliantly.” 5* Critics Choice “All you need to know is this Mikado is supreme with some staggering singing… [this] work is worthy of the West End .” 4* “The noise the chorus makes is the loveliest I've heard for months and would be the envy of most West End shows. This production Team is going places. “In every respect musical director Christopher Peake is a one-man band, what he lacks in colleagues he more than makes up for in commitment, providing assured piano accompaniment for every song.” 4* The Mikado July - AugustChris will be musical director of an all male cast in The Mikado presented by Sasha Regan for the Union Theatre and directed by Thom Southerland, whose production of The Pajama Game at the Union Theatre received a Time Out Critics Choice. Wednesday 23rd July - Saturday 16th August 2008 "The Union is the best reviver of musicals around" Alton TowersChris is currently working as musical director for Alton Towers' 2008 season of shows at the theme park. Working with pirates, plumbers and life guards to create entertainment for the resort's theatres. "Train to become a pirate and battle against the evil Draco Darkheart alongside the Pirates of Mutiny Bay. Hoist the sails and get ready for our spectacular new courtyard show!" For more information see the Alton Towers Website. 5 December - 6 JanuaryChris was the musical director of Bill Kenwright Ltd's pantomime again this year, following last years sell-out smash 'The Adventures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Cinderella was a musical, magical Christmas-time treat at the Theatre Royal Windsor, renowned for producing the most traditional pantomimes in the country. Marjorie BellesChris is currently musical director for the Marjorie Belles. The Marjorie Belles were founded by long time Andrews Sisters fan Vanessa Havell with Jenny Webby and Natalie Farrell. The Andrews sisters were America's most popular 1940's female singing group whose close harmonies and unique vocal syncopation make their sound instantly recognisable. If a smile was ever to make a noise, it would probably sound like the Andrews Sisters. The Marjorie Belles recreate the sound and experience of an evening with the Andrews Sisters taking you back to a time when teenagers were doing the Jitterbug and Gene Kelly was Singing in the Rain. Injecting their own humour and style, and bringing you an updated programme of 1940s classics and more contemporary favourites – the Marjorie Belles promise a night to remember. |
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