Review: LUCK BE A LADY, White Bear Theatre

Photo credit: Flavia Fraser-Cannon

Luck Be A Lady is the sequel to Sirens of the Silver Screen, a critically-acclaimed show about the lives of Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Created and performed by OFFIE-nominee Beth Burrows, this new show celebrates the careers of Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra by performing the songs that made them shine and sharing the inside scoop on the stories that swirled around them, whilst bringing the women out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

These iconic performers dominated the stage and screen in the mid 20th century. But beside and behind these golden gentlemen were a plethora of powerful women who enabled their success. From irreplaceable dance partners to influential lovers, Fred, Gene and Frank did not do it alone.

Let's get my one and only criticism out of the way first - The Bear Theatre, albeit quaint and intimate, is too small for someone like Beth. This girl is a tour de force! From curtain up to curtain down, Burrows gives a polished performance with the utmost professionalism and precision. Supported by an appreciative audience, she does not only give a stellar performance, she provides us a superb masterclass in the big three - singing, dancing and acting! The small audience were behind Burrows all the way through and watched on with great admiration. Simply sublime.

Although it is a one-woman show, Burrows is accompanied by two fantastic musicians; Ashley Harvey (Musical Director/Keyboard) and Doug Grannell (Bassist) who provide terrific support and bring those timeless classics back to life.

If someone can let Cameron Mackintosh or Andrew Lloyd Webber know that they're missing out BIG time with Burrows, they can find her at the White Bear Theatre in Kennington this week until Saturday 3 July.

***** Five stars

Reviewed by: Ryan Bishop

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