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3232Avenue Q
http://drewandjengotolondon.com/2009/06/avenue-q/
http://drewandjengotolondon.com/2009/06/avenue-q/#commentsWed, 17 Jun 2009 20:57:06 +0000http://www.drewandjengotolondon.com/?p=899Largely a satire of the popular children’s show Sesame Street, Avenue Q is a musical addressing some of the heavy issues faced by twenty-somethings: purpose, relationships, and identity. Â Set in the big city, racism and sex are hot topics for the characters. Â For some reason it’s just easier to swallow the shocking realisation that “we are all a little bit racist” when a puppet sings about it. Â Certainly this production is not without heart. Â Humor is the main throughline, but love and an uplifting message are bound in each refrain. Â Characters are each lovable — being quite familiar to the audience as people we know or in whom we see part of ourselves.
The cast is incredibly adept at handling multiple responsibilities and roles. Â I was thrilled to find out that the actors had beautiful voices among their talents. Â It was often surprising how comfortable they were moving about the stage, sometimes with two actors playing the same character! Â Of course one cannot forget the foundations… Â Set and staging give the show a very accessible quality as well as reinforcing the comedy’s structure. Â I appreciated the creativity of the production team and the live musicians as well!
Overall, well — just get your tickets now. Â There is no time like the present to laugh yourself silly. Â (As a precaution, visit the toilet before you get comfy to avoid leakage due to laughter.)