Markinch AOS “Blitz!” 23 – 28 March 2009
Director: Neil Hamilton Musical Director: Peter Robinson Choreographer: Valda Wicks
It was great to see “Blitz!” making a re-appearance in Fife, and Markinch AOS fielded one of their strongest casts.
The show is dependent on the pivotal role of Mrs Blitztein, and Hilary Elsy commanded the stage in this part as the main focus. Her confrontations with Alfred Locke (Alan Woolley) were well handled and both characters very much set the tone of the production. Laura Paterson was most convincing as Carol Blitztein. She handled the blindness very believably.
Paul Stirling impressed as Georgie Locke. Craig Spence, a very worthy winner of the “President’s Award”, excelled as Harry Blitztein. He handled “Duty Calls” with such enthusiasm! Glen McGill gave a very endearing portrayal of Ernie Nearmiss. There were lots of lovely cameo performances from other principals and chorus members. The show was staged imaginatively, with all the sets painted on a black and white theme. There was much attention to detail in hairstyles, costumes and interesting historical displays Front of House. Overall, a very entertaining evening.