Reviews... What do you think?
Once Upon A Song, The SA Musical had it's very first show run in the Roodepoort Theatre from the 18th - 21st of August with 6 amazing shows including two full houses and a standing ovation! Did you come and watch us at the Roodepoort Theatre? If so, tell us what you think of the show, the cast, the music, the dances and more...
If you didn't catch us at the Roodepoort Theatre, don't worry, we are visiting the Joburg Theatre on the 30th September and 1st of October for 4 exclusive shows!!!
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Assessment Review by Trinity College of London
There is clearly a good rapport between the cast members, and this looks like a settled and comfortable group of actors. The exits and entrances were mostly fluid, but there were moments – the “party” in particular – where the interactions could be more dynamic.
All of the performances were detailed and the characters were inhabited and instantly identified and given clarity. Much of the dialogue was negotiated with good naturalness of pace and inflection, and even the clumsier exchanges in the writing were handled well.
Mention has been made of the choreography, which, if rather generic and unsurprising, was efficiently put together. But the staging within the scenes was mostly fluid and unobtrusive and scenes were set in a variety of places in this (dauntingly?) large stage. The set and props were often usefully functional, though at times the sets appeared over-fussy. The costumes were always apt and revealed character very well – from the elegance of the step-mum to the contemporary semi-grunge of the hero/heroine. There were some very effective colour designs – the restaurant for e.g. and the Indian dance. This was often a visual feast.
The lighting was mostly apt and well-directed. With an audience not comprising one grey-haired examiner, I’m sure this goes down a bomb. The performances are all assured and detailed and sustained and the final rebellion of the sisters against their mother was satisfying and dramatically engaging. All that said – and let’s face it, I am really not the target audience – this was performed and produced with a great deal of care and attention.
Rated at 85% on London Standards, awarding Once Upon A Song with a Distinction in the National Qualifications of London Arts
Testimonials
Fantastic Show, Absolutely Brilliant * * * *
- Anonymous Sender
We enjoyed it very much * * * *
- Theresa Fourie
Great show with great talented people. Sky is the limit for these young talented actors! All of best luck for a great and successful future! * * * *
- Leasing Representative of Atterbury , Johann Fourie
Was truly a fantastic show! We enjoyed every moment of it... * * * * *
- Marti Koen
We really enjoyed the show and our kids loved it! Was a great experience for them! * * *
- Melissa Meyer
Was a great show, I was impressed by the level of professionalism. Well Done Nicho!
- Jean-Jaqe van Zyl
Aan Nicho - Ek wil jou bedank vir die geleentheid wat jy geskep het om so ‘n groot groep jongmense (waarvan sommige nog nooit in ‘n produksie, van só ‘n groot formaat, was nie) ‘n nuwe ondervinding te bied. Uit ondervinding weet ek dat elkeen wat deelgeneem het gegroei het en lewenservaring opgedoen het. Elkeen het nuwe vlakke van sy/haar karakter en persoonlikheid ontdek wat gemaak het dat hulle hulself beter leer ken het. Kortom, geen geld kan bo-genoemde koop nie. Natuurlik was daar glipsies,maar dis juis daardie selfde glipsies wat almal met groot gegiggle onthou of natuurlik ‘n rooi gesig VIR DIE RES VAN JOU LEWE( as jy die een was wat die gegiggel veroorsaak het).Ook is dit juis “glipsies” wat die beste” opleiding”, in enige opsig, verskaf.
Laastens Nicho, wil ek jou gelukwens dat jy so ‘n kragtige poging aanwend om jouself te ontwikkel om daardeur ‘n beter en ingeligte diens, aan almal met wie jy in jou toekoms gaan werk, te bied. Mag jy, deur jou droom te verwesenlik, ook ander se lewens verryk.
My gradering vir ONCE UPON A SONG is ‘n skitterende 4 uit die potensiële 5.
From Ina Wiegand,
Respiro Studio's
Centurion