Walmsley Church Amateur, Operatic and Dramatic Society, Walmsley Parish Hall. Runs until Saturday
THIS is a lively production of a thoroughly enjoyable musical brought to life by a charismatic cast at Walmsley.
The action takes place in 1952, and the Madam in question is the larger than life Sally Adams, sent as America's first female Ambassador to the small European outpost of Lichtenberg.
With songs by Irving Berlin, and including numbers such as It's A Lovely Day Today and You're Just In Love, this is a musical treat.
But furthermore its cast do it justice. Sally Adams is played by Kathy Turton, who gives a performance full of personality and vitality.
Eddie Williams as leading man Cosmo Constantine is perfect in the role. Not only is he the ideal European gentleman, but his voice is terrific.
Supporting the leading pair is a cast bursting with characters. Vicki Wilson as Princess Maria has the perfect vehicle in which to show off her obvious singing and dancing ability, while David Wilson as her young suitor, Kenneth Gibson, also shines.
The chorus is strong, and Sarah Booth does very well in her first show as choreographer.
Costume is colourful, but what particularly stood out was the numerous scenery changes, done with a minimum of fuss to great effect.
First night jitters affected one or two lines, and a scenery door opening the wrong way amused the audience momentarily.
The first half maybe ran just a little too long, but this did not detract from a fine all round performance of a show well worth seeing. With some tickets left, members of the audience are guaranteed a foot tapping enjoyable night.
Beverly Greenberg
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