Theatre Review: Ghost The Musical - Edinburgh Playhouse ✭✭✭✭✭
Ghost the
Musical
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| Rebecca Trehearne & Stewart Clarke Photo by Sean Ebsworth Barnes |
Edinburgh Playhouse
Review by
Mhairi Greer
Ghost is
a timeless love story that is known worldwide. Ghost the Musical takes the soul
of the original film and brings it to heart wrenching life on stage with
stunning special effects. Stewart Clarke
and Rebecca Trehearn capture the
love, passion and joy of Sam and Molly as they move into their new apartment
overlooking the busy streets of New York. Their beautiful portrayal of the
couple makes the inevitable even more upsetting.
As Sam
tries to come to terms with his new existence as a spirit, Molly is left
mourning the loss of her partner, which is felt in emotional songs performed
exquisitely by Jenson. Although ultimately a sad love story, the interactions
between Sam and Oda Mae Brown (Played at this performance by Karlene Wray) are brilliant, full of
funny moments that lighten the mood of the piece. This is especially noticeable
in the scenes in Oda Mae's physic shop. Wray also delivers strong vocals during
I’m
Outta Here.
All the
cast excelled in acting and vocals, the show is also supported by the
outstanding lighting, special effects and cinematic like backdrops, which
helped to create the hustle and bustle of New York. Paul Kieve's illusions certainly leave the audience
guessing. The scene with the subway ghost (Stevie
Hutchison) fighting Sam is a particularly amazing experience and wowed the
audience.
The only
tiny chink in this glimmering show's armour is that although the songs
complemented the show and captured the character’s emotions, they did not leave
a strong impression, with the exception of the unforgettable signature song, Unchained Melody. That said, Ghost the
Musical is a superb show offering a true love story that evokes the audiences’ every emotion. Sam and
Molly's tearful reunion in the finale ensures there's not a dry eye in the
house.
Five stars ✭✭✭✭✭
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