Entertaining musical which perhaps would have worked better in a smaller venue than the Enmore Theatre – would have been great in the Old Fitz or Downstairs Belvoir. Eddie Perfect is great value and the support cast can’t be faulted; some of the songs are a bit ordinary, but others are fun – I especially liked the one about sledging (‘Never Cross the Line’) and about the AIS. It’s a bit harsh on Simone, but quite moving about Terry Jenner. It’s a little confusing in places too – bitsy.
Note – a SMH article on the subsequent cancellation of this show referred to ticket prices of $89 being “reasonable” – that’s only reasonable by ridiculous theatregoer standards. People who don’t normally go to the theatre – a large chunk of the audience for this – will think it’s a rip off, which it is. $50 – the price of preview tickets – should have been what it cost, especially for a musical without whiz-bang pyrotechnics.
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