Brighton Theatre Group Youth are renowned for tackling challenging musical theatre.
West Side Story, with its ground breaking choreography, must be their toughest yet. With few exceptions the cast had to be taught, in a short time, precise and synchronised balletic step work.
And how they pull it off! Respect to choreographer, Jodie Michele, for getting these youngsters to provide dazzling and spectacular set pieces.
The re-telling of the Romeo And Juliet story set in New York with its gangland knife-wars and intolerance of immigrants still resonates today.
Every member of the large cast deserves plaudits for their individual contributions in making this such a tremendous show. Sadly only a few can be mentioned.
The ill-fated lovers, Tony and Maria, could not be in better hands - Jack Roberts and Abby Fell are superb. Their duet, Tonight, is exquisite in its beauty and power.
Amie Shouler impresses as Anita, both in leading the pulsating America and in the dramatic A Boy Like That while the Jets realise the full comic potential of Gee, Officer Krupke.
The finale reprise of Somewhere provides a beautiful, fitting anthem of hope.
Any negative points I have are de minimus compared to the overall magnificence.
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