Tuesday, 23 August 2022

AMATEUR THEATRE REVIEW: Living With Sin - The Space @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) - Edinburgh


'Living With Sin' is an original musical composed, performed, and produced by the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society. It tells the story of a young lady who is now left alone in a large house after the death of her grandmother. At least she thinks she's alone... that is until the seven spirits make themselves known to her. These are not ghouls or ghosts in the conventional sense, but they are certainly not mortal.. they are the seven deadly sins, and have been living in this house for a while. Their mission it seems, is to help this young lady (Cece) by convincing her that her mundane, safe, secure, and single life in this house is not for her. She needs, according to them, to live more... explore life and sex, and all that both have to offer.

The dancing and singing is generally good throughout, and this youthful and dynamic cast certainly put much into the show. Unfortunately the show is let down somewhat by much of the dialogue being far too quiet, and cast turning their backs on the audince when speaking or singing. However, it is an interesting and possibly unique storyline, and kept my attention to the end. 

Reviewer - Mattheew Dougall
on - 22.8.22

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