Bizarre gives a ‘his and hers’ review of Pretty Woman: The Musical
ICONIC 1990 movie Pretty Woman has landed on the West End stage.
I sent along two fans to check out the new musical.
HIS VIEW
FROM the get-go, this is a heartwarming retelling of the film – sensual, sexy and full of sass.
It is truthful to the iconic flick and doesn’t try to modernise it with woke changes to the much-loved story, which audiences will be grateful for.
Aimie Atkinson, who was also brilliant in West End musical Six, breathes new life into the role of Vivian Ward made famous by Julia Roberts – while Danny Mac plays businessman Edward Lewis brilliantly.
The musical numbers, which turn it into an all-singing and sometimes-dancing spectacle, are a welcome addition thanks to the genius songwriting of Bryan Adams.
Go and see it now, you won’t be disappointed.
★★★★☆
- By Howell Davies
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HER VIEW
FRESH from Broadway, this is as glitzy and glam as the movie was.
And while the story of a hopeful hooker in search of love and luck is as enticing as ever, the premise is somewhat depressing in 2020.
The idea that businessman Edward Lewis, played faultlessly by Danny Mac, has to come to the rescue as a rich provider to bubbly, bright Vivian, portrayed with gusto by Aimie Atkinson, feels a little dated.
In this day and age, surely musical theatre can offer an alternative to the knight-in- shining-armour schtick.
Fans of the film are in for a treat, as the costumes and jokes are an exact match – and the songs, penned by Bryan Adams, are catchy.
★★★☆☆
- Hannah Hope
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