Bob Downe – 20 Golden Greats
Spiegeltent
29 March – 22 April
7pm Tues – Sat and 6pm on Sundays
From go-to-woe this show is an abundantly funny, syrupy ride. Yep it’s the same old synthetically charismatic Bob, we know and love, yet somehow he seems more comfortable (and a bit like Sue from Glee) in his new wig and polyester track suit and truly at ease with his hometown audience – many of whom are adoring fans.
Tune after catchy tune is sung with sparkling energy, exuberant confidence and just the right touch of irony. There are CDs to be won amongst unflagging repartee, much of which is spontaneous, as is, Bob’s considerable interaction with the audience.
I particularly enjoyed the picture he painted of attending Melbourne Theatre Company first nights with a beautiful young man he calls his nephew wearing matching velvet bow-ties.
He achieves costume changes with the speed of lightening and yes we do get to see him in a safari suit, there is a Barry Manilow moment and we are encouraged to sing along from time to time!
Special guest Pastel Vesper charms in duet of California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and the Papas and her beautiful young daughter stars for a moment as ‘the assistant stage manager’.
Bob presents a moving tribute to Davey Jones in a very stylish suit with velour lapels.
He’s a legend, twenty five years! – Go Bob!
Most enjoyable – five stars!
Suzanne Sandow
(For Stage Whispers)
(For Stage Whispers)
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