The Ambassadors reviewed
Here is the review that appears in the Croydon Advertiser this week:
Young Arts Ambassadors and Friends
The Ambassadors
20th February 2007
Theo Spring
****
This ad hoc group of youngsters between the ages of 14 – 19 presented a varied programme of entertainment at the Braithwaite Hall, for one night only.
A series of ‘turns’ brought vocals in various styles – rap, pop, a cappella and comedy – each chosen to showcase the talent of the performers.
Andy and Maddie, each on guitar, accompanied Andy’s vocals which included Andy’s version of Moon Dance and the Colour Blind Blues – a clever piece written by Maddie.
Rohan Jocelyn and Shanique brought rap to the evening – sung just a little too fast for me to catch all the words which was a shame as those I did hear spoke volumes.
Two dance groups were both very well rehearsed and very different. Loud had clockwork movements down to a T and gave an opportunity for each member to solo their own speciality, but, as in many of the acts, no formal finish had been rehearsed. A simple bow, in a line, is all that is required, and it lets the audience know that their applause is then welcome. Sadly, many performers simply drifted off the stage at the end of their piece.
The Three Non-Blondes looked great in their black shorts and red tops and brought a more fluid kind of choreography to their dance – all of which was done with very serious faces.
The back stage crew did a very good job sorting out the microphones, seats etc and it was the film Off the Record which attracted gremlins and we were unable to see the full piece. Based on vox pop in and around Croydon, it asked some interesting questions and was well edited, although suffered from the considerable back-ground noise of the shopping centres in which it was filmed.
Rewind – a well-acted drama, was cleverly based on the temptations of easy money from selling drugs and its consequences, and involved the cast, literally, rewinding themselves having made the wrong decision, to then take the right one.
Sam sang a gentle solo and Shanique tackled a cappella but it was the two ukulele-playing Maddies who won the day for me with excellent harmony in the Beatles’ Help and sent us all home laughing with the silly words of I’m Ironing My Goldfish Flat from the BBC Four comedy series I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again.
Kirsty and Jocelyn were bright and lively MC’s, with some good interaction with the audience.
Young Arts Ambassadors and Friends
The Ambassadors
20th February 2007
Theo Spring
****
This ad hoc group of youngsters between the ages of 14 – 19 presented a varied programme of entertainment at the Braithwaite Hall, for one night only.
A series of ‘turns’ brought vocals in various styles – rap, pop, a cappella and comedy – each chosen to showcase the talent of the performers.
Andy and Maddie, each on guitar, accompanied Andy’s vocals which included Andy’s version of Moon Dance and the Colour Blind Blues – a clever piece written by Maddie.
Rohan Jocelyn and Shanique brought rap to the evening – sung just a little too fast for me to catch all the words which was a shame as those I did hear spoke volumes.
Two dance groups were both very well rehearsed and very different. Loud had clockwork movements down to a T and gave an opportunity for each member to solo their own speciality, but, as in many of the acts, no formal finish had been rehearsed. A simple bow, in a line, is all that is required, and it lets the audience know that their applause is then welcome. Sadly, many performers simply drifted off the stage at the end of their piece.
The Three Non-Blondes looked great in their black shorts and red tops and brought a more fluid kind of choreography to their dance – all of which was done with very serious faces.
The back stage crew did a very good job sorting out the microphones, seats etc and it was the film Off the Record which attracted gremlins and we were unable to see the full piece. Based on vox pop in and around Croydon, it asked some interesting questions and was well edited, although suffered from the considerable back-ground noise of the shopping centres in which it was filmed.
Rewind – a well-acted drama, was cleverly based on the temptations of easy money from selling drugs and its consequences, and involved the cast, literally, rewinding themselves having made the wrong decision, to then take the right one.
Sam sang a gentle solo and Shanique tackled a cappella but it was the two ukulele-playing Maddies who won the day for me with excellent harmony in the Beatles’ Help and sent us all home laughing with the silly words of I’m Ironing My Goldfish Flat from the BBC Four comedy series I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again.
Kirsty and Jocelyn were bright and lively MC’s, with some good interaction with the audience.
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