Theatrical productions come along once in a while which liven the soul and leave the audience exhilarated.
In the last decade musicals have provided most of these occasions, certainly in York.
Two have stood out for me, 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' and 'Buddy'. An almost full Opera House experienced the elation of those two shows when Four Steps to Heaven opened last Monday.
The four principals, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison (close your eyes and you were listening to the real thing of 40 years ago) reeled off the hits of yesteryear, as fresh today as they were then. The backing band and singers were superb and special mention must go to the rock and roll pianist - the icing on the cake.
Congratulations to all concerned. It is great to see an audience leaving a theatre all smiles.
Kevin Lynch,
Delamere Close,
York.
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