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Theatre 2000 Pavilion Ballroom Bournemouth December 2002 I can’t remember the last time I laughed as much as I did at this glorious spoof beauty contest, in which all six contestants competing for the Miss Glamouresse crown are played by men. It was one of those heart-warming occasions when I was smiling at the beginning, mildly hysterical at mid-point and in need of sedation by the end. Mike Purnell was simply sublime as oleaginous host Frankie Cavalier, and there were some wonderful ‘turns’ from the contestants. I adored Miss Bible Belt’s (Paul Bower) Bankin’ on Jesus number, complete with toy xylophone accompaniment, Miss West Coast’s (Frank Ewins) attempts to demonstrate deodorant dispensers were, well, mind-blowing, and the roller skating, accordion-playing Miss Industrial Northeast (Duncan House) brought the house down with her ‘freedom’ solar hair rollers. The other contestants: Miss Texas (Danny Seldon), Miss Deep South (Neil Fielding) and Miss Great Plains (Malcolm Clarke), were also charm personified – at least until they failed to win. (I’m not giving anything away here, as the judges come from the audience so the results vary). See it, please. It’s a real tonic. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournem,outh Daily Echo |
