“From Cabaret, to Sweet Charity and Chicago, the choreography was en pointe, an homage, to the master. The dancers were slick and polished and the costumes were just perfect. I could have watched the talented dancers keep dancing. “
“Next time it’s on, book early – this show sells out“
Julia Newbould 3.5 /5 Jazz Hands
I love to see Fosse and I love to see a bit of Fosse love – and that’s what was on show at All that Fosse,
A sell-out audience at the Vanguard, Newtown, for All That Fosse, were treated to a fun cabaret of singing, dancing and drag act that may have seen Fosse roll a shoulder from the grave. Drawn from cabaret tragics, to Bob Fosse fans and the fanbase of the show’s stars – everyone seemed to be having a great time, even those who were dragged to the show by the partners and wouldn’t know a Fosse from a fanbelt.
And proving it was a hit, after the show, the cast was swamped with audience members wanting to pose for photos with them.
From Cabaret, to Sweet Charity and Chicago, the choreography was en pointe, an homage, to the master. The dancers were slick and polished and the costumes were just perfect. I could have watched the talented dancers keep dancing.
The cabaret began with Lady DeVine and the dancers Wilkomming us to the cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Lady DeVine was really something else. Her voice was strong and powerful and seemed to get better as the show went on. By the time she got to When You’re Good to Momma and Maybe This Time they were showstopping.
Tomorrow Belongs To Me, while not exactly Fosse, was sung by the glamorous James Fletcher – who really hit his strides when the show moved to Chicago and Mr Cellophane. He also had some great dance moves in the Frug and All That Jazz.
Asuma Jender danced impeccably to Mein Herr – owning the moves so slickly performed by the great Liza Minnelli in the film. Asuma’s movements were sublime Fosse. She was also superb in the I Can’t Do it Alone number. We saw chairs, canes, sideways shuffles, the lean and all the best Fosse moves.
My favourite Fosse dance number of all time, and in this show, was the Rich Man’s Frug. The trio of Asuma, Kate Garrett and Sarah Cregan danced brilliantly – their moves perfectly replicating those so well danced in Sweet Charity – Kate also had the look of a Fosse favourite.
Next time it’s on, book early – this show sells out.
Julia Newbould, Theatre Now
