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Josh St. Clair Rebekah Lowings - Ghost The Musical UK Tour - Photo Credit Alastair Muir
e musical Ghost is a spectacular adaptation of the classic 90s film, successfully bringing all the emotion and magic of the original story to the stage.
One of the production's greatest highlights is the special effects, which amaze the audience by bringing iconic scenes to life, such as ghosts passing through walls.
The set design also deserves high praise, as it is dynamic and well-planned, allowing for quick scene changes without compromising the flow of the narrative.
The transition between scenes happens naturally and harmoniously, providing complete immersion in the plot. Furthermore, the engaging soundtrack enhances the emotional atmosphere of the show, making each moment even more remarkable.
The Cast of Ghost The Musical - Ghost The Musical UK Tour - Photo Credit Alastair Muir
The actors' performances are another strong point of the production.
The lead couple has convincing chemistry, making the audience connect with and be moved by their story. At a few points in the performance members of the audience were brought to tears, almost sobbing.
As Josh St. Clair (Sam) told Voice FM in a recent interview: “I've had plenty of men tell me at stage door or send messages on Instagram saying that they found the show really, really moving. You definitely hear the rustling of tissue packets and stuff like that. And there's me and Rebecca (Lowings as Molly), usually at that point, we just kind of give each other a bit of a look of like, ‘Yeah, job done. We got it’.”
Listen to the full interview here
Special mention should also be made of the supporting characters, who bring energy and humour to the show, ensuring a balance between drama and good laughs.
Jacqui Dubois Josh St. Clair - Ghost The Musical UK Tour - Photo Credit Alastair Muir
The adaptation of the story for the theatre was done intelligently. The scenes were well-adjusted for the stage.
However, one negative aspect worth mentioning is the portrayal of the main character's murderer as Latin American.
This detail may reinforce negative stereotypes and fuel prejudice against immigrants, which is an unfortunate choice in a society that already faces challenges related to discrimination.
The origin of the murderer, which was taken from the story written 35 years ago, could have been changed as it is not relevant to the story.
Despite this drawback, Ghost is an emotional and technically impressive musical that is well worth watching!
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