Boyband running 3 hours

by Peter Quilter

The Gielgud Theatre

0171 494 5065

Shaftesbury Ave,W1

nearest tube Piccadilly Circus

Starring

as the boys:

Kevin Andrew

Tom Aston

Daniel Crossley

Damien Flood

Stepps

Bryan Murray as the manager

Verdict for Boyband

Music :)

Very commercial. Nothing wrong with that, in fact the songs are pretty good and better than some in the Charts. But it would be nice to have cut perhaps 2 numbers, and have more character development.

I would buy the CD if I were ten years younger.

Story :|

Nothing new. Do not consider Boyband a musical, but only pop concert with a bit of acting.

Singing :)

Damien sang very well, a lot better than a lot of so-called 'boybands', at least he sings live. He also seemed to be really enjoying himself.

Production/Scenery :|

Not much scenery. But thanks to Chris Ellis, the lighting designer for creating a believable illusion.

Dancing :)

Very Stepps.

Costume :|

Hmmm..........Top shop?

Acting :|

Passable, Bryan, like his acting or not, he did hold the whole show together. Watch out for Hayley Tamaddon, a very promising new comer.