Viva Lewes Issue #151 April 2019

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ON THIS MONTH: MUSICAL My Fair Lady Standing the test of time Unperturbed by my intrusion, the Lewes Operatic Musical Theatre Society leap into a My Fair Lady rehearsal. The actors’ ability to instantly get into character is impressive. We are in their early rehearsal space in Market Tower – the group will later move to St Mary’s Centre for some rehearsals in a bigger venue, and will then create a pop-up theatre in the Town Hall for the performances. “We have tiered seating, proper curtains and everything, it’s quite amazing.” Director David Foster is immersed in the local am-dram world: having directed three of New Sussex Opera’s recent productions, he is also set to direct Romeo and Juliet for the Eastbourne Dramatic Society in the summer. As we discuss the history and different versions of My Fair Lady, David’s enthusiasm for the show is palpable, and he credits the “very catchy tunes that have remained with us” as one of the reasons it is still widely performed. There is a cheerful atmosphere as performers file in on the evening, surrounded by props and ephemera from LOMTS’ history, and a cd player and piano for accompaniment. The scenes I see rehearsed are sharply written and good fun, with one involving Georgina Thorburn’s Eliza asking the assorted wellto-do, “how do you do?”. The cast enjoy the grandiose, clipped RP of the scene, and Thorburn in particular gets a hoot out of the owl-like extended “dooo”. Thorburn is from familial Eliza stock: her grandmother was apparently the first ever Eliza to have performed in New Zealand. LOMTS are hopeful that the popularity of the work will ensure a strong audience turnout, meaning that the live ten-piece orchestra might have to be hidden from view, to allow for extra seating. David has performed with the society before, so he was not surprised by the range of talent he witnessed throughout the audition process. “For example, we had twelve potential Elizas, and a lot of them could have easily done the role... but we had to narrow it down to just one.” I am shown an ingenious set design model, with a moving screen to allow for quick transitions in a fast-paced performance. “In the original version it was on a revolving stage: we’ve had to come up with a scenery flat that rotates so we can change scenes quite quickly. What I was trying to avoid was the tabs [curtains] closing, and then having to wait for another scene”. LOMTS are hoping that the “good family show” will appeal to all ages, particularly with a Saturday matinee that might suit younger and older audience members. “They’re going to get the familiar story and all of the popular tunes, and there’s lively dances, brilliant acting. And it’s funny. It’s got its pathos as well as its humour: it’s a good all-round musical, which is why it’s stood the test of time.” Joe Fuller Lewes Town Hall, 2nd to 6th April, losmusicaltheatre.org.uk, 01273 480127 Photos by Josh Gray 33
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