The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Murray Music and Drama Club's production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, is a wonderful looking show that is receiving a very positive audience response.

Director Trevor Delaporte, directing his first musical, is supported by Carole Dhu as musical director and very young choreographer, Ellie Bickford. Music is provided by a single piano, capably played by Kenn Ellis.

There are some notable performances in this cast of over forty.

Chantel Bell was lovely, with beautiful, warm authority, albeit a little youthful, as Miss Mona - working wonderfully with a dynamic and impressive Lea Tunbridge as Jewel. Scott Blachford was flamboyant as Melvin P. Thorpe, while Jesse Watts opened the show well as the band leader. Carole Dhu stood out among Miss Mona's girls.

The girls of the Chicken Ranch, looked fabulous, always gorgeously attired. Costumes, by Lisa Watt were stunning and thoughtfully chosen for both character and era.

There were some lovely moments. I very much enjoyed the Aggies' song (though would have liked to have seen greater numbers of young men) and Hard Candy Christmas was a highlight.

A capacity audience mid-run, loved this slightly naughty, but always tasteful, musical comedy.

Kimberley Shaw