Fame The Musical, Ipswich Regent review: ‘A mix of unrequited love, leg warmers and leotards’
Jorgie Porter plays Iris Kelly in Fame - The Musical at the Ipswich Regent Picture: TRISTRAM KENTON - Credit: ©Tristram Kenton
Based on the 1980s film of the same name is the UK musical tour starring Mica Paris, Keith Jack and Jorgie Porter.
Fame - The Musical comes to the Ipswich Regent, October 29 to November 3 Picture: TRISTRAM KENTON - Credit: ©Tristram Kenton
Set in a New York Performing Arts School, we follow the rocky journey of the students through their adolescent years.
A mix of unrequited love (it all ends well!), challenging behaviour, substance abuse, sexuality and academic hurdles, all topped off with leg warmers and a healthy dose of leotards, this is a fun show for 80s fans.
Mica Paris reminds us of what a superb and powerful voice she has with other outstanding vocal performances from Keith Jack and Molly McGuire as Nick and Serena.
The performance consisted of a variety of dance routines from Salsa to ballet with some impressive lifts and hip twists.
Mica Paris plays straight talking teacher Miss Sherman in Fame - The Musical at the Ipswich Regent Picture: TRISTRAM KENTON - Credit: ©Tristram Kenton
Jamal Kane Crawford plays a brooding Tyrone successfully with some impressive hip hop dance moves and great partnering to Jorgie Porter’s Iris.
Their unlikely pairing is endearing and enjoyable to watch.
READ MORE: Mica Paris interview - Back in the day, people grafted to become a starThe relationship between Nick and Serena has the happiest ending as we see Nick finally realise his love for her by the end.
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The saddest element and very apt at present is the eventual loss of Carmen due to substance abuse leaving a hole in her class.
This sadness turns into a great ending where finally we hear the whole of Irena Cara Oscar winning title song to the film.
READ MORE: Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter dancing for joy at Fame - The Musical role
Something I was disappointed to only hear in full at the end!
An enjoyable night that left the audience clapping and dancing in their seats.
