Blink! And You Missed It

I never really expected it but the Above The Stag Theatre has provided me with my first official Fringe Theatre credit. Yes, after all these years of seeing theatre on the Fringe somebody has actually stopped and asked my opinion. Whilst I was attending a production earlier this year, Artistic Director Peter Bull said that he had some spare time free in the theatre and what did I think about them doing a revue - songs from the shows, that sort of thing. My response was that if he wished to do a show then to do something with a theme, rather than a selection from Les Mis, Funny Girl and the like... Peter went on to elaborate on prospective performers from Imagine This, Marguerite, Desperately Seeking Susan, Gone With The Wind and then it occured to me that he had his perfect theme - songs from the shows that closed. We talked excitedly - the only possible way to talk with Peter - on the prospect of other corkers that might be included and how you could also include well-known tunes from shows that did badly when they originally opened.

Before long, Peter was announcing Blink! and would I like a credit in the programme?

Well naturally I was not asked to review the show but I have now seen it 2 1/2 times - don't ask me to explain - and I think it is REALLY great! I hasten to add that all of the credit has to go to Peter, Tim McArthur and the excellent cast for choosing the numbers and actually putting the show together. I have to admit, I expected a rather bemusing evening instead of which I was thoroughly entertained and informed. Additionally there have been some really good reviews, not only from The Stage but also Whatsonstage, Roger Foss, Mark Shenton and even QX magazine.

Catch the show if you can. You won't regret it, whether you are a Musical Theatre lover or not.