The Choir of Man

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by Andrew KAY and Nic DOODSON

Directors: Andrew KAY and Nic DOODSON

Movement director, Choreographer and resident director: Freddy HUDDLESTON

Music supervisor, vocal arranger and Orchestrator: Jack BLUME

Monologues Writer: Ben NORRIS

Scenic designer: Oli TWONSEND

Costumes designer and scenic designer associate: Verity SADLER

Lighting design: Richard DINNEN

Sound Design: Sten SEVERSON

Musical director and Associate Musical Supervisor: Hollie CASSAR

Associate Choregrapher and Movement Director: Rachel CHAPMAN

Casting Director: Debbie O’BRIEN

at Arts Theatre until 30 july 2023

The Choir of Man is a pleasant surprise in terms of musicals. We were expecting an average show and then, what a mistake it would have been to miss it!

Besides a succession of hits divinely reinterpreted by the singers, we witness a unique moment of reunion. Without even knowing the artists or our neighbours intimately, you quickly feel at home. The atmosphere is unique. Despite the fact that the proscenium is physically present, it disappears almost by magic.

The show is as refreshing as a beer. (Drink responsibly) You can feel a real complicity within the troupe, even a kind of brotherhood. And that’s the essence of the show. The only thing that is stinky is the floor of the pub. The walls ooze good humor.

From Sia to Katy Perry but also older songs such as The Impossible Dream. Can you imagine « manly males » covering Teenage Dream? You have to hear it to believe it!

And how can you not be carried away by a choreography where the pints take part in the dance. Dancing, singing and even moments where we note that backstage, The Handyman, played by the irresistible and sparkling Jordan OLIVER, has swapped his sneakers for tap shoes announcing an amazing and rhythmic number. The opportunity is then given to a new salvo of Waouh! The Barman (Mark IRWIN) knocks us on our asses in his appropriation of Somebody to Love.

Among other things, each singer plays a musical instrument around an band that is perfectly integrated into the show and the set.

Here, testosterone and sweetness are tenderly combined. It is as touching as it is funny.

Don’t be mistaken: small venue, low prices but great show! So why deprive yourself, dare to go to the Jungle, the best pub in the world.

A moment of happiness filled with panache for an immersive musical that is not only for women and shatters prejudices!

Photo credit : The Other Richard

Synopsis

Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!

Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers; this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all… live!

An uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone – including free beer! Enjoy 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else in the West End.

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