Legally Blonde - Review

If you have never been to America then you do tend to believe that all girls are like Elle Woods, live a fairytale life, wear a lot of pink and say 'like' way too much and that love triumphs in the end. Legally Blonde the Musical is very close to the film. All the characters are there, all the humour and the girlie drama. If you like the film then you will like the musical.
The musical is fairly simply constructed though there are quite a number of scene changes, it must have been good however, as I can't say I really noticed! The wow moments came from the performances, the choreography and the dogs. Yes, Elle's dog Bruiser makes several appearances as does Paulette's dog Rufus. The audience delighted with each appearance.
The singing, music and choreography was all that you expect from a musical that has won awards (Winner Best New Musical 2011 Olivier Awards). There is one part in particular when the actors are skipping and dancing, which is remarkable. I know if I had to do it I would have had to have practiced for several years!

The only slight negative was Elle herself played by Lucy Durack. Throughout the performance I thought her voice was just a little too harsh and the whole part was slightly forced. This was the preview, so as time goes one she might relax more. There was certainly nothing wrong with her singing, all the actors had great voices. Helen Dallimore who played Paulette and Mike Snell who played Kyle the delivery man were fantastic. Particularly the way Mike played Kyle, he had the audience in stitches.
All in all it is a fun musical which makes for a great night of entertainment.

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