There is so much to love about School of Rock. Billed as Alternate Dewey, Leask takes some shows each week and I was glad I caught one of these because his performance was out of this world. Playing the hapless Finn on this occasion was Stephen Leask. However, the show kicks into top gear when Dewey Finn takes centre stage with When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock. There is a decent opening with the No Vacancy number, I’m Too Hot for You. However, what makes the musical special is a fantastic soundtrack and performances by a cast playing their own instruments. The plot follows closely to the original so fans of the film will not be disappointed. School of Rock the Musical is a stage version of the 2003 Jack Black film of the same name. It’s been a year since I first heard the soundtrack to this and my annual West End weekend was never going to involve any other show. Completing the class of excellence were Riotafari Gardner (James – Security), Ava Masters (Sophie the roadie with the killer pigtails), Alex Shotton (Mason on Lights) and Logan Matthews (Billy the costume drama queen). And Keira was amazing leading the class during one of my favourite numbers, Time to Play. Leading the vocal section was Angel Lucero as shy Tomika and she delivered a powerhouse of a performance in Teacher’s Pet supported well by Lily Rose Martin (Marcy) and Elisha Kerai (Shonelle).Īs a huge fan of The Voice Kids, it was a surprise and joy to see 2019 finalist Keira Laver as school swot, Summer. I’ve only ever known Freddy as the male originally intended but Eva was brilliant as the student who struggled to achieve. Harry Churchill (Zack on Lead Guitar), Angus McDougal (Lawrence on Keys), Chloe Marler (Katie on Bass) and Eva McGrath (Freddy on drums). What can I say? The twelve on show during this viewing were out of this world. Supporting well, though were James Bisp as the much put-upon Ned Schneebly with Amy Oxley portraying the domineering Patty.Īnd then there were the pupils of the School of Rock. Alongside, playing school principal Rosalie Mullins was Rebecca Lock who delivered Where Did the Rock Go? and Queen of the Night in great fashion. Outstanding with the strongest of performances and excelling in all numbers. In the title role, and totally at home as the hapless Dewey Finn was Jake Sharp.
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