New Vic Theatre until 25 August
There aren’t a lot of people doing much entertaining in August. Even the local paper has packed up for the month, so little is there to do. So hooray for the New Vic, who have put on a really entertaining show that combines live music with a funny play that will get all of us rain-soaked stay-at-homes out for a dance.
The most impressive element of Uncle Eric’s Navy Lark is the musical arrangement of the 60s songs, which at a few points has you wondering wheter they’ve brought in the original records. It was only when I heard songs I knew very well that I could tell the difference. The cast brings together different talents and a fair amount of bravery to pull in the New Vic’s exposed audience (in some cases, actually drag them onto the stage, but don’t let that put you off…) and create a really fun atmosphere for all ages.
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