Entertainment For Lively Minds
Hair
Posted by Twangothan on 9 August 2010 - 9:52pm.
When:
07/08/10
Where:
The Guilgud Theatre, London
Comments:
Revival of the classic hippy musical. I knew the songs having been in a student production back in the day - but really enjoyed great songs, fantastic band, excellent cast who could both sing and act (though a few of the female singers tended towards modern Careyisms which jarred a bit). Good thumping night out and a good time had by all. The story has a dark ending as those who know it will be aware - no cuddly feel good compromises made (good). This compensated for by an audience-on-stage "Be in" at the end where plump middle aged legs were seen to be shaken. Recommended.
The Audience:
Odd mix of tourists just taking in a show and ageing hippies who were were obviously there at the time.
Food & Drink:
Nice little theatre with stalls bar serving theatre bar style drinks. You're not there for the booze really.
It Made Me Think...:
The message of the show is to do with freedom, naivety of youth, idealism, self expression, the pointlessness of war, how your upbringing can drive you to bizarre self sacrifice despite yourself. Compulsory viewing for the "Whatever" generation?
did you dress up?
I was at the show about three weeks ago. My friend and I donned the hippy garb, which for me included the wig - oh yes. We were up on stage at the end letting the sun shine in.
You're right about the theatre. Intimate and well run. There's a bar tucked at the back of the stalls that sells a good ale as well as bottled beer and wine, and you can pre-order for the interval, which is a neat idea.