GHOST THE MUSICAL
Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff
Tues 17-Fri 20 Dec
Those talented kids at Kinetic School Of Performing Arts have chosen the musical version of the movie Ghost as this year’s seasonal production. In direct contrast to their summer production of Chicago, diversity is what drew school director, producer and choreographer Kris Crowley to choose it. “It has raw emotion, heart, soul and a huge dollop of sass!”
The 1990 tearjerker – featuring the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and a scene-stealing performance from Whoopi Goldberg – is a testament to the power of love. Walking back to their apartment, pottery enthusiasts Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered in the street. His spirit trapped between this world and the next, Sam learns the reason behind his demise and the danger that Molly is still in. With the help of phony storefront psychic Oda Mae Brown, Sam will do anything to communicate with Molly and save her life.
Backed by a powerful soundtrack, I can already envisage the Kinetic kids doing this justice, just like they consistently have in previous productions. As Crowley says, “It’s perfect for our adolescent cast – a production that stretches them as performers.” Be sure to bring those tissues: it will get emotional.
Tickets: £12.50-£15. Info: 029 2039 1391 / www.rwcmd.ac.uk (CA)
