Let’s hear it for the show (From Messenger Newspapers)

Let’s hear it for the show

2:44pm Thursday 15th February 2007

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I ARRIVED at the Lowry seriously expecting not to enjoy this super size portion of 80s cheese, having seen another production of Footloose - The Musical.

But I left the theatre buzzing, walking on air and humming the tunes from a soundtrack that has crowd pleaser' stamped all over it.

The choreography is super slick and this exciting young company dance as if they've commandeered the world's supply of energy drinks and downed the lot.

Particularly impressive on his feet is Tommy Sherlock, who plays the fatherless city boy Ren McCormack. There were occasions in the show when he jumped so high I seriously thought he would take off. Sherlock plays the male love interest who ends up hooking up with the small town's preacher's daughter, Ariel Moore, played by the lovely Miria Parvin. But this lady is more than just a pretty face - she has one of the best voices you'll hear anywhere. So does former New Seekers singer Lyn Paul, who plays her stage mom Vi.

The soundtrack features some of the biggest hits from the era of big hair and shoulder pads, from the rock the rafters title tune to the gloriously camp Holding Out For A Hero and the infectiously uplifting Let's Hear It For The Boy.

They're having a party at the Lowry this week and the good news is you're all invited. Don't miss this.

* Until Saturday. The box office is on 0870 111 2000.

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