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Jekyll & Hyde
ARC presents
Jekyll & Hyde
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Music by Frank Wildhorn
In association with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness
Centre
Director: Jason Vikse
Musical Director: Simon D'Aquino
Movement/Assistant Director: Emily Altis
Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jekyll & Hyde was originally conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn with music by Wildhorn and lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse. The musical ran on Broadway for 1,543 performances, from 1997 through to 2001.
Jekyll & Hyde is presented by ARC Theatre in association with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal. Proudly Supported by the East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Bendigo Bank Branch, LSS Productions, The Old England Hotel, Banyule City Council, Viewbank College and Ray White Heidelberg.
When:
Friday July 6 at 8pm* (Gala)
Saturday July 7 at 8pm
Wednesday July 11 at 8pm
Thrusday July 12 at 8pm
Friday July 13 at 8pm
Saturday July 14 at 2pm (Matinee)
Saturday July 14 at 8pm
Where:
Banyule Theatre
Buckingham Drive
Heidelberg
Melways Ref 32 D3
Tickets:
*Gala Opening - $33 (inc. food and drinks)
Adult - $29
Concession - $26
Group (10+) - $25
2pm Matinee - $25
**Dinner & Show Package: $50 ($54 Gala)
*Gala Opening is a Cocktail Attire event.
**Dinner & Show Package: ARC has teamed up with The Old England Hotel in Heidelberg to provide you with a special meal deal! Price includes Meal, drink and ticket to Jekyll & Hyde for only $50! And we make the reservation for you!
$1 from every ticket will be donated to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness
Centre
Bookings:
Ph: 0435 062 087
Web: www.arc-theatre.com
Cast
Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde - Leighton Irwin
Lucy Harris - Tess Branchflower
Emma Carew - Rosabelle Elliott
John Utterson - Andrew Head
Sir Danvers Carew - Nicholas Durbridge
Simon Stride - Mitchell Stewart
Lord Savage/Spider - James Phillips
Lady Beaconsfield - Rowena Brown
Sir Archibald Proops - Shaun McMahon
General Glossop - Kevin Chan
Bishop of Basingstoke - Luciano Parissi
Nellie - Elise Moorhouse
Poole - Stuart Ford
Ensemble
Stephanie James
Danielle Faour
Chelsea Cornell
Sasha Hennequin
Bernadette Sheedy
Holly Barr
Melanie Haley
Tamara Dixon
Adrian Ventura
Ben Yonson
Performance
In the theatre world, Performing Jekyll and Hyde is a huge risk to take because it requires a versatile male lead who is prepared for arguably one of the most demanding roles. I went into the theatre and after 20 minutes of what i found to be a disappointing Jekyll, i didn't expect much, however I was surprised and deeply impressed when the transition to the song "Alive", along with the first appearance of Mr Hyde, came along.
Leighton Irwin's portrayal of Mr Hyde was far beyond my expectations and absolutely amazing, I found after the song that i was sitting on the edge of my seat and wanting more. This happened again at the end of act I in the alive reprise. From that point on i was able to connect with the characters and enjoy the show.
There was one particular song in the show that really stood out to me, i will remember it forever, and that was "confrontation". Leighton's acting, singing and the excellent and clever use of lighting had me crouching out of my seat, that's how drawn in I was.
I congratulate Leighton on his fantastic acting and singing skills, particularly concerning his characterization of Mr Hyde.
And well done to the rest of the cast.
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