PRESS / REVIEWS

“Opening this musical extravaganza is the trio of Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette... 

with Musical Director, Gabrielle Ball. The production hits the ground running, and it doesn’t disappoint.”

'The creative team deserves huge credit for crafting such an enchanting world. Gabrielle Ball’s musical direction fills the theatre with toe-tapping arrangements that have adults humming and children singing along without hesitation. '

 'I was delighted to see (and hear) such a fine on-stage, all-female band led by Gabrielle Ball on keys.'

“its presentation of Menken’s score, which embraces rock’n’roll, doo-wop and Motown,interpreted with exuberance by musical director Gabrielle Ball.”

'This energy is amplified by Gabrielle Ball’s musical direction as only the richness of a live band can do. There’s something unbeatable about the immediacy of live music - that subtle, responsive rapport between musicians and actors that makes every number feel freshly charged and thrillingly alive.'

"Motown-infused original

score gets your toes tapping and sides splitting; and is brilliantly brought to life by

multi-talented actor-musicians under the musical direction of Gabrielle Ball”

'The standard of the singing is superb, from the solo numbers to the intricate close harmony backing and arrangements of the iconic hits of the Sixties, well marshalled by Gabrielle Ball, MD.'