Hit Me – reviews
There seems to be some quite controversial remarks being made about Hit Me – The Life and Rhymes of Ian Drury. The Times Online reports on some of the “unpleasantness” that has surrounded the opening of this musical, although they are complimentary about Adam Schiller who, as Jud Charlton’s replacement, “has done a stunning job in only eight days” according to Dominic Maxwell. Read the full review - Times Online Hit Me Review
Charles Spencer writes in the Telegraph Online -
The swear word count is spectacularly high, as anyone who has listened to Druy’s Plaistow Patricia will expect, and Schiller gets good value from the songs despite a sound system that renders too many of the lyrics inaudible.
And there is a superb supporting performance from Josh Darcy as the shaven-headed Spider who, despite his menacing appearance reveals, all the loyal generosity of spirit that Dury sometimes lacks.
To read the full review in the Telegraph – Hit Me – Telegraph Review
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