REVIEWS

The Hot Mikado - Watermill, Newbury  

TMA nomination for Best Musical in 2006

". The Watermill is back with another of its marvellous musical makeovers." The Daily Telegraph

". the audience raised the roof with approval at the end." The Daily Telegraph

". one leaves this most idyllic of British theatres in no doubt that it has a summertime smash on its hands." The Daily Telegraph

".I defy anyone to resist the performers' exuberance and professionalism." The Times

"This tiny, unpretentious theatre is hot in another sense, having just picked up two Tony awards for its revival of Sweeney Todd, including one for Sarah Travis, who has again excelled herself ." The Times

". Nicola Hughes's Yum-Yum, . combines wit, charisma, a strong singing voice and even a bit of twinkle in the toe department." The Times

". an inspired company putting on a truly terrific show." Musical Stages

"The Watermill has another hit on its hands and a West End transfer must surely follow." Musical Stages

"To say that the production is sensational is no understatement." The Stage

"The highly talented cast of actor-musicians are so enthusiastic that their infectious energy is charged with an electric fervour that carries the production into the heights of musical satire and beyond." The Stage

"Nicola Hughes is fantastically expressive and vocally superb as Yum-Yum." The Stage

"With The Watermill's production of Sweeney Todd receiving standing ovations on Broadway, it would be no surprise to see Hot Mikado follow in the same footsteps." The Stage

18th July 2006 - What's on Stage ****

"the atmosphere is as heady as a rock concert. Richard G Jones ' fabulous lighting, a clever blend of warmth and kitsch, enhances the excitement."

".those three little maids, led by Nicola Hughes ' truly scrumptious Yum-Yum, writhe in delicious harmony, making Britney Spears look tame."

".director Craig Revel Horwood succeeds triumphantly in his avowed intent to keep it modern and funky with influences ranging from Manga comics to urban prince. His thrilling choreography incorporates bee bop and Busby Berkeley - and all those instruments."

" Sarah Travis ' stunning orchestrations"

".the infectious pleasure of this crowd-delighting evening".

"This brilliant show is heading for the West End" Henley Standard

".it's a brilliant show overflowing with energy and vitality." Henley Standard

"Wow! This is real hot stuff." The Oxford Times

". a production that had the audience cheering and clapping with abandon." Andover Advertiser

". this show certainly deserves to follow previous Watermill musicals by transferring to the West End ." Reading Chronicle

". and explosive firecracker of a show." Newbury Weekly News

". the 14 actor/musicians dazzled the audience." Newbury Weekly News

". the performers produced a gloriously slick, energetic torrent of sound punched straight at the audience." Newbury Weekly News

". a hilarious whizzbang of an evening." The Newbury Weekly News

"Magnificent stuff." "Another Watermill triumph." Newbury Weekly News

" Craig Revel Horwood and his team have produced a joyous masterpiece which you must see, no question." Newbury Weekly News