CURTAIN CALL REVIEW:

Legally Blonde: the musical

Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre

The Point, Eastleigh

THE tale of Elle Woods, the sorority, cheerleader queen who followed her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School to win him back, was given a frothy and immensely fun treatment in CPYT's new production.

A fast moving, witty and likeable show, it was handled with great assurance and flair by its directors Harry Andreou and Michael Mullen and contained some of the best choreographed moves seen so far this year.

Under the assured musical direction of Nigel Finch the production numbers were beautifully arranged and performed.

The cast's enthusiasm and enjoyment was infectious. Madison Cooper (Elle) had the right amount of sparkle and perky charm to carry the proceedings on her shoulders, ably supported by her fellow cast members. Luke Barker was charming as Emmett, while Ebony Deas was naturally funny and utterly irresistible as lovelorn Paulette. Dogs Bruiser and Rufus were scene stealers too.

Karen Robson