
*****
This was the third time I had seen the show on this tour, and the fourth overall. It continues to grow on me.
For a detailed review search for the Nottingham Theatre and Alex theatre, Birmingham shows.
What stood out this time was quality of Ray Davies song writing and the coherence of the song choice. The end is a little forced and rushed but after two hours all good things must end.
The Friday night finale of “Lola” was electrifying, energising the entire theatre. before that “I go to sleep” was sublime. The entire cast gave it their all for the closing mash up of tunes- of course we needed “You really Got Me” one more time.
Unusually for a jukebox musical there is a story, and it is well told, and well acted. Continues on nationwide tour