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The stage is not as impressive in terms of scenery as some of the other West End shows. This is a show that concentrates on entertaining through the music, singing and dancing rather than special effects or dramatic scenery. The scenery consists of a stepped stage which takes up much of the centre stage and houses the orchestra. It makes a nice change to be able to see the orchestra rather than them being hidden away down below. The other "scenery" consists of a ladder, some chairs and later a glittery curtain.

The dancers really are amazing, the routines perfect, mixing dancing with gymnastics all whilst wearing very sexy costumes. This is really a great show with some great comedy moments and lots of "razzle dazzle."

The orchestra is great with a very enthusiastic conductor who also gets to say a few lines in the show too!

Chicago is a great musical, its non-stop singing and dancing with great performances. I really enjoyed it and was entertained from beginning to end. My husband sneaked out at the interval and bought me the soundtrack on CD and I have been enjoying the songs ever since, sadly the CD is of the original London cast and personally I thought the singing of the current cast is better than the originals! I would really recommend you go and see Chicago if you get the opportunity it really is a fantastic show.

The current cast are as follows -

Roxie Hart - Aoife Mulholland
Velma Kelly - Tiffany Graves
Billy Flynn - Ian Kelsey
Amos Hart - Victor McQuire
Mama Morton - Brenda Edwards

Tickets cost from 27.50 to 55

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