Springers’ production of Rent at the Studio Theatre, Chelmsford, is a bold and ambitious staging of Jonathan Larson’s much-loved musical, tackling themes of love, friendship, addiction, sexuality, poverty and, ultimately, the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis. The set was particularly clever, making the most of the limited stage space while still creating a strong sense of height and depth throughout. This, combined with some intelligent lighting choices, helped establish

An ambitious and challenging choice for a youth company, but one which CYGAMS tackles with considerable success. Dear Evan Hansen is not an easy musical for a youth group to take on. With relatively little traditional ensemble or chorus involvement, the responsibility falls heavily on the principal cast to carry the story, maintain its emotional intensity and keep the audience engaged. It is a demanding piece, both vocally and dramatically, but CYGAMS rose to the challenge wi

Guest Reviewer – Christine Davidson Director Claire Carr always manages to produce a show that even if you have seen it before gives us that little bit of extra magic to make the audience believe they have never seen it. With the masterful Bryan Cass as Musical Director this musical was a sure fire hit with the audience with standing ovations at the end. With a cast of fifty from twelve to eighteen, the maturity of each and every one made us believe in the updated story of

Based on the much-loved 2009 film, Nativity! The Musical brings to life the heart-warming and hilariously chaotic story of Mr. Maddens, a down-on-his-luck primary school teacher, who finds himself promising Hollywood fame for his class’s school nativity.