Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran’s sitcom style book never takes itself too seriously, embracing its own flaws; most of the dialogue is written with the aim of shoehorning in another song and as soon as any real drama begins to develop it’s brushed over… but no-one is complaining! We all recognise it’s an attempt to keep this night at the theatre a barrel of laughs and fun-time nostalgia that your nan will love. In 1971, they recorded the song "Wake Me I Am Dreaming", an English cover of "Mi ritorni in mente" (music by Lucio Battisti and Italian lyrics by Mogol). By the end of 1974, Love Affair was over. a b "Love Affair – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. 1 January 1950 . Retrieved 7 December 2012. a b Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1sted.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p.113. ISBN 0-85112-250-7.

The sparse book by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran makes little attempt to tell a story but is merely a series of sound bites and lifted end-of-pier postcard jokes as a means of joining up the songs. Such as mind numbing links like ‘Bobby and Laura look happy together’ – cue Bobby and Laura sing ‘Happy Together.’ I went to the matinee performance today and what can I say other than it was awesome! “Laura” gave me goosebumps with her solo of “You Don’t Own Me” a b c d e Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music (Firsted.). Virgin Books. p.285. ISBN 0-7535-0149-X.

And in the wake of this societal revolution is the wartime generation of bewildered and resentful adults, wondering what the hell they fought for during those dreadful years that irrevocably left their stain on the 20th century. Whenever you see a musical production with Bill Kenwright's name on it you know you can expect the best in musical productions!

Every single cast member was outstanding and loved every minute. No way could you sit through the whole show and not tap your feet, clap or snap your finger. Well done all, a round of applause really isn’t enough ☺️💕 The house band was Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with a drummer destined to be a Beatle – one Ringo Starr. Hit recording star of Venus in Blue Jeans, Go Away Little Girl, It’s Almost Tomorrow and many more, Mark Wynter will be joining a company of established Dreamboats and Petticoats favourites from the past fifteen years. LOVE AFFAIR | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 20 March 2021. The musicians onstage add an extra impressive layer to the piece. Kudos to the on-stage actor-muso’s, especially the very watchable pairing Chloe Edwards Wood and Lauren Chinery, who executed Todd’s choreography with gusto and high energy even with their large saxes in hand! Joe Sterling and Alan Howell who featured in the band, also had some great duets that provided show-stopping moments. The whole cast really shone in the acapella numbers which were a lovely touch.

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It didn’t help the cause that I had reviewed ‘Beautiful’ the Carole King musical the night before where the talented Douglas McGrath has written a book that is as sharp as it is crisp – lifting and complimenting the huge songbook. The group became frustrated at being treated like teen idols, unable to hear themselves on stage because of the constant screaming and at being pigeonholed as a "pop group". All the A-sides featured heavy orchestral and brass arrangements behind Ellis's vocals, with minimal participation from the others, although they wrote and played on the heavier B-sides themselves. [5]