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AIN'T LIFE FUNNY
Unison Theatrical Choir
Barrington Theatre
Ferndown
June 2005

THIS company has come on in leaps and bounds since it was formed four years ago, and it was a real pleasure at this concert to see how animated and confident the members have become under their director, Sonia Gilson, and musical director, Sue Oldrey.
The evening was split into six sections – Love & Marriage, Law & Lawless, Luck & Money, Life, Kids and Summer Holiday – and the content was tremendously varied, ranging from the well-known to the obscure. Well, do YOU know Aliens Stole My Pants or Pe Po Belly Bum? But I’m sure you’re familiar with If I Were A Rich Man and Flash Bang Wallop.
I loved the many super costumes, and it was really refreshing to hear so many unusual numbers. The singing was good as well, with some lovely harmonies in evidence, & there were some very funny sketches.
However, some of the lighting was very odd, and at almost three hours the evening was a good half-hour too long. There were several instances of memory loss too, so perhaps a little less to learn might have helped.
But, without doubt, the company is moving in the right direction with its unique format.

Linda Kirkman
Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo


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