Magical night for all

Batley Amateur Thespian Society promised audiences the Magic of Musicals as it marked its 100th year – and its talented cast delivered just that with a show packed full of top tunes.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Dec 2013, 11:00 BST
CLASS ACT The cast of Magic of Musicals perform We Both Reached For The Gun.CLASS ACT The cast of Magic of Musicals perform We Both Reached For The Gun.
CLASS ACT The cast of Magic of Musicals perform We Both Reached For The Gun.

A truly diverse programme put West End favourites alongside songs from Disney films, tracks from big screen musicals and wartime classics that went down a treat.

We Both Reached For The Gun was a sharp ensemble number lead superbly by Chris Hall, while a raunchy rendition of Lady Marmalade raised a few eyebrows.

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Two tracks from Jersey Boys gave the male cast a chance to shine with wonderful harmonies, before four of the ladies kicked off a wartime segment with a superb performance of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

A fantastic sketch from the show’s director and choreographer Frank Hammond and a sing-a-long had the audience in high spirits.

Highlights in the second half included a Rocky Horror Show medley and a moving performance of No One But You by Amy Roche.

Other favourites were the Blues Brothers tracks and the Oliver! medley led by Kevin Mawson.

It all built towards a powerful finale of He Lives in You featuring the whole cast led by Pam Hall – a wonderful end to the celebrations. GM

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