Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are back this week with their production of Ghost, writes Claire Faulkner.
I’m familiar with the film, which was released back in 1990, but I’d never seen the musical before.
I was fascinated to see how the society and director, Sean Johnson-Hargreaves would bring this well-known story to the Lyceum stage.
We are introduced to Sam and Molly, a young couple in love, moving into a new apartment.
Their story is tragically changed forever when Sam is murdered by a mugger, leaving Molly alone, grieving and in a state of despair.
With the help of Oda Mae, a reluctant psychic, Sam tries to communicate with, and save Molly from danger.
From the opening number, Here Right Now, the cast gave 100%. Sam and Molly, played by husband and wife, Sean and Heather Clark Wilkinson, sounded great together and gave outstanding performances throughout.
They both brought emotion to their roles and the depiction of grief was just heartbreaking to watch.
Natasha Griffiths as Oda Mae Brown brought comic relief, her personality shone through and she sounded amazing during the number I’m Outta Here. She had perfect comic timing and the audience loved her.
The music was clear, but at times some of the vocals were hard to hear properly. The choreography and movement by the ensemble was strong and felt purposeful, particularly during Talkin’ ‘Bout A Miracle.
The set design included projection and moving imagery and was used to change locations quickly and take the audience around the busy streets of New York and then back to the Molly’s flat.
This worked well for the subway and lift scenes and in the number More.
Visual effects were used effectively to enhance the story. Lighting was used to emphasise the ghostly and ‘other world’ moments.
Whilst movement and blocking helped to maintain the illusion of Sam crossing from the living world to the supernatural.
CAMS should be proud of this accomplished and thoughtful production.
Congratulations to all involved. Ghost is showing at The Lyceum until 18 April.
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