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» Review of the week: Cabaret


Seeing the film is not seeing the musical, and yet most people come to theatre expecting just that. Cabaret on stage is bleaker, darker and far more affecting and this production had plenty to recommend it with great staging, set and company.
But the principals have to face the comparisons. Samantha Banks as Sally Bowles does a good job of ridding the image of Liza Minelli, and although her acting is a little gauche she has a superb voice and perfect diction. Wayne Sleep however makes you cry for Joel Gray with a hammy portrayal of the Emcee and far too many references to his own persona.
In contrast Jenny Logan as Fraulein Schneider is stunning and for me the star of the show. Despite misgivings the stage version still knocks spots off the film.
Theatre Royal Brighton, 13 January
4/5
Andrew Kay

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