A bittersweet ballad meets 17th-century true crime and debauchery in a new action-packed musical in Norwich.
The Highwayman is inspired by both Alfred Noyes' poem and the true tales of the French highwayman, Claude Duval, a stagecoach-robbing rogue.
Turning the Norwich Theatre Playhouse into a buzzing London boozer, writer, musician and lyricist Kitty Morgan brings a fierce performance to the stage.
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Romantics and renegades become tragically entangled within longing's devastating snare and the inescapable crime-ridden filth of the 1600s.
An outstanding musical arrangement by Adam Morris threads hearty pub chants and melodic folk together, at the cue of a violin string.
A standout performance was given by leading lady Bess during her solo 'Forget-Me-Not'.
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However, a promising plotline became disjointed and overcomplicated as the cast quickened across the stage amid a lengthy performance.
Meanwhile, some of the costumes and the set fell short.
Pulled in different directions, but nonetheless captivating audiences, The Highwayman promises a wild ride through times gone by.
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