Fangirls | Short Review
Cindy Marcolina
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Yve Blake's joyful bubblegum pop musical about teenage hero worship arrives in London from Australia
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Fourteen-year-old Edna is madly in love with Harry, the lead singer of her favourite band. She understands him like no one else does, and he reciprocates through his songs. We’ve all been there. Recently, though, she’s noticed that Harry’s eyes aren’t the same. Yve Blake’s original musical is an explosion of girly pop music and sheer teenage joy. Arriving at London's Lyric Hammersmith from Australia, Fangirls lives up to the hype with an enthralling bubblegum score and a sweet story to back it up. It’s big, fun, and it invites a brand new generation to the theatre.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Fangirls by Yve Blake (music, lyrics, book)
Lyric Hammersmith, London, 23 July 2024
Starring Jasmine Elcock, Thomas Grant, Mary Malone, Miracle Chance, Terique Jarrett, Gracie McGonigal, Debbie Kurup
Directed by Paige Rattray
Fangirls is booking until 24 August 2024 – for more information and tickets, visit lyric.co.uk
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