Phantom

It's been said that musical theatre is high art for the lowest common denominator. Or if it hasn't, I'm saying it now. 

The Velvette and self sampled some of this entry level culture in the form of "Phantom of the Opera" last night.; and were genuinely entertained. 

Good sets, props and cast alone won't quite smoke the cigar when it comes a Lloyd-Weber opus. No, what impressed us could be summed up in one word. Warlow.

The man is a vocal marvel.

There's a rumour that the civil architects in New York have requested his voice be used as the foundations for the new Freedom Towers. It's that substantial. 

Sure he's solid, but can he emote? Judge for yourself. Apparently the lead soprano was instructed to think of rotting carp when he sang to her; in order to stave off a glorious but involuntary physical reaction.

In his unfunny comedy show, Rove McManus asks of his guests "For whom would you turn gay ?" If forced to board the manwagon, I'd have to add Warlow to my list.

Which includes Shaun Micallef and Antonio Banderas.

Next blog: Orchestral critique.