The Magic of Motown at the Buxton Opera House Review
Reviewed by Debbie Lowndes
My husband and I attended Buxton Opera House for The Magic of Motown tour. This tour was at Buxton for just one evening on 24 March 2017 and wow what an entertaining evening. It was such fun!
It was non-stop live singing from start to finish. The cast consisted of three female and four male vocalists. Their costumes fitted with the era and looked great on the stage. They delivered performances from artists who were recognised under the Motown label. They replicated artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Lionel Ritchie and many more. All of which sounded great with amazing vocals. The dance moves through the whole production was energetic and fun. I saw people dancing within the aisles and swaying in their seats, everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves. I would like to especially like to mention The Jackson 5 medley is was note perfect, fun and with vibrant costumes.
The Buxton Opera House was packed with very few empty seats remaining. There was a wide range of ages within the audience. There were groups of all females and couples. The theatre itself is very welcoming with pleasant, polite, helpful staff. Buxton is an older type theatre with the most exquisite architect. The venue offers refreshments, which are reasonable priced plus there are few bars on offer, which assists to keep queuing to a minimum. During the interval ice creams are available within the foyer. All amenities were clean and hygienic. Toilets well stocked and easily accessible. There is a lot of parking on offer within close proximity the theatre and this is also reasonably priced.
I would like to add that my husband and I had a great fun evening. I would not hesitate to go along and see the show again, I do not think you would ever get bored. I am looking forward to seeing their Stevie Wonder tour. I would also not hesitate to visit Buxton Opera House again as it is a great host for such tours.
Rating: 5/5
The Magic of Motown is currently on tour around the UK, for more information and tour dates visit themagicofmotown.com.
For other shows at Buxton Opera House visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN | 0845 127 2190