What the press said - Plymouth
Various
Evening Herald – 22 July 2004
‘A stunning new version’
‘Wet handkerchiefs and a standing ovation’
‘Faultless casting… Jon Jon Briones dazzles as The Engineer’
‘A superbly crafted piece of theatre that punches every emotional button’
‘A huge hit’
Superb reception’
‘The latest technology creating the exotic settings and stunning effects’
‘Not to be missed’
‘The ensemble has to be seen to be believed’
Western Morning News – 23 July 2004
‘It’s better than ever …a theatrical night to remember’
‘Miss Saigon is grand in scale and epic by design’
‘Full of emotion… it’s just better’
‘Miss Saigon finds its heart’
‘Jon Jon Briones brings masses of energy, a great voice and some nice comedy moments’
‘Excellent supporting cast’
‘Smart special effects, moving performances and an impressive set’
Gemini FM – July 2004
“See the brilliant Miss Saigon … the ladies will cry and the guys will pretend not to”
Plymouth Sound, Martin Burgess - July 2004
“If you only see one show anywhere this year, make sure it’s Miss Saigon”
“The sets, costumes, special effects, music, acting ... everything was just mind blowing”
“The most impressive show I have EVER seen at the Theatre”
“The right mix of humour and emotion”
“Once the standing ovation was over it was interesting to see just how many people were moved to tears by the gripping finale”
BBC On-line – 23 July 2004
‘A wonderful timeless score’
‘This is a new touring production of the epic Miss Saigon… a massive success’
‘Adrian Vaux’s split level set convincingly recreates the sleazy night-clubs and dirty back streets of war-torn Saigon in 1975’
‘The orchestra easily fuse eastern and western musical styles’
‘The best performance is the Engineer…. Jon Jon Briones has made this role his own all over the world…. I could have watched him all night long!’
Exeter Express and Echo – 23 July 2004
‘This magnificent musical… packs an emotional punch’
‘Miriam Valmores Marasigan (has) a wonderful voice… full of emotional texture and colour’
Torquay Herald Express – 23 July 2004
‘Fantastic score, first rate performance of the cast and a stunning new set… the show is amazing’
‘One of the greatest love stories told’
‘The set was superb’
‘A first rate musical’
‘Miriam Valmores Marasigan was superb… strong vocally and a hypnotic performance’
‘Spine tingling stuff’
‘Steve Houghton gave a commanding performance’
‘An amazingly well choreographed American Dream… filled the stage with razzle dazzle’
Plymouth Independent, 25 July 2004
‘A cast as talented as the tale is heartbreaking’
‘Jon Jon Briones is a genius in the part’
‘Marvel at the oral acrobatics and glamorous dancing’
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