REVIEW: We Will Rock You

I’m not usually lost for words, but I am in danger of running out of superlatives to describe this musical.
In all my years of reviewing, this is quite simply one of the best productions I’ve ever seen.

The wow factor is there from the very first moment until the last bars of the music of Queen ring out.

You could argue that with a story and script by Ben Elton, music and lyrics by Queen and original vocal score by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Mike Dixon, it was going to be a winner anyway. However, it’s a tricky one to stage and needs a hugely talented cast.

It is a dystopian story, which nevertheless is uplifting. Earth in the future is controlled by the all-powerful Globalsoft Corporation. Musical instruments are forbidden and the memory of rock music has been systematically erased.

The eight main characters are just sensational with voices that soar into the air and delighted the packed audience on the first night.

Adam Davis as Galileo and Chloe Payne as Scaramouche are the duo working to break free. Their voices and stage presence are simply stunning.