York’s Happily Ever After Society put on three superb performances of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at the end of last week.
Despite a number of problems, including the relocation of the musical to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre due to Central Hall being made unavailable, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ managed a phenomenal 160 ticket sales for its opening night, and went on to be a raving success.
James Arden, who reviewed the musical, said: “‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ is a fantastic production, incorporating an extremely talented cast, stylish set, and, for the most part, excellent direction and choreography.”
Thoroughly deserved mentions go to both leads, Lottie Johnson and Tom Jones, the brilliant villain and white-slave trader Melissa Layton, alongside Claire Lawrence, Bethan Williams and Luke De Belder, who were all spectacular.
Also first-class were the directors and choreographers William Descrettes, Fred Nathan, Lily Marriage, Amy Walsh and Alexander Conway the Music Director who conducted the orchestra.
The whole cast worked tirelessly on the production and altogether made this show a ‘thorough’ success.