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Not Just practically perfect -Mary Poppins Is perfect for the entire family
Lynda Hillman-Rapiey
What a show!
'Ihe world's most magical
musical has landed in (rand
Bend t0 create a breathtak-
ing adventure for patrons of
the historic 111000 Country
Playhouse. The Drayton
Entertainment production
0f Disney's anti Cameron
Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
delights audiences now
t►ugh August :i 1 st,
')e iconic character's,
tiATiorable music, and time-
less story ate brought to life by
an all-star cast 1)1'outstanding
performers," says Artistic
Director Alex Mustakas, "'1 he
production sneaks to all gen-
erations of theatregoers, and
the reception by audiences
has been fantastic."
This turn -0f -the -century
tale unfolds in London, Eng-
land at the home 0f George
(lanes Kull) and ‘Vi Mired
Banks ( Jackie 11ustakus), on
(:herry'I'ree Lane. life is any-
thing hitt perfect for the Banks
fancily as they search for the
ideal caregiver for their two
unruly children, June and
Michael. But things soon
begin to change when a mys-
terious young woman appears
on their doorstep and inevita-
bly weaves her way into their
lives and hearts,
Mary Poppins (Juytne Arm-
strong), a peerless nanny
with a penchant for magic,
leads the children 00 memo-
rable adventures and along
the way teaches the entire
household an invaluable les-
son - anything can happen ...
If you let it.
One of England's most
sought-after directors, Nigel
West brings an Impressive
+gree consisting of major
1 ctions in London's West
1ln . West's staging brings this
treasured story to life with all
the charm and exuberance
that audiences expect from
Disney's enchanting musical.
Ile is joined by fellow Lon-
doner Leigh Constantine, u
gifted choreographer whine
lively renditions of "Step in
Time" and "Superculifragilis-
1icexpialiducluus" are just
two of the shote -stopping
numbers in this dynamic
production.
The mischievous children
in (his 11.(111S1(11'11111(11'(' tale are
earnestly portrayed by four
talented youngsters. Avery
Kadish and Hadley Mustakas
share the rule of lune Banks,
while Trek iiuccino and
hydro Greig take turns as
Michael Banks. The actors
alternate performances
throughout the four week
run. 111tich c0t'tlit must be
given for the depth of their
performances, which require
Owl! t'haructets to morph
from privileged brats to
endearingly empathetic
young people.
Many I Macao Country Play
house favourites are also par(
of this remarkable cast
including Keith Savage who
brings brilliant comedic 11111
Mg to multiple characters,
with great effect.
Rebecca Toff creates great
fun onstage as (he mystical
Mrs. Corry, who unleashes
one of the most unforgettable
numbers In the show wit)11n
upbeat
"Super%'ttlifragilfsticexpialido-
cious':
Karen W0o(1 Is suitably
shrill as the old hattleaxe Mrs.
Brill, the Banks' headstrong
cook and Jayne Lewis revels In
the nastiness of Miss Andrew,
Mr. Banks' thick-skinned
childhood nanny.
Music I)h'ectur Elizabeth
Baird oversees a talented
orchestra that elegantly lays
the foundation for every scene
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tunes like "A Spoonful of Sugar" "(:hint
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"Practically Perfect" with precision and
fortitude.
New York City Set Designer Chris-
tine Peters has conceived stunning
drops that add depth and detail to
every scene. 'the Banks homestead on
Cherry Tree bine is an extraordinary
accomplishment in construction, and
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