An issue I find with musicals at the fringe is that you run the risk of copycats. "Six" has become really popular, so now, all of a sudden, you have 20 musicals about girl bands.
"Hamilton" blew up and you either had Hamilton parodies or people desperately trying to make any historical figure's life into a musical.
Gigglemug Theatre decided to take a court case about whether Jaffa Cakes are a biscuit or a cake and created an entire musical around the court case. It's a risky subject matter because it's either going to really work or fall flat on it's face.
This musical was an absolute delight. I can't explain my excitement over the fact that they had a live band onstage. You very rarely get live music musicals at the fringe and it's a crying shame!
Artistic liberties are taken with the actual story, but when it produces a musical this good, who even cares.
The costumes and sets are simple but effective, every piece being vital and having multiple uses. The actors were all outstanding, but I would be doing an injustice if I didn't single out and heap praise upon Katie Pritchard. Her constant switching between characters, her smooth sax playing, her voice, her comedic skills, her presence, my God she is a star in the making!
I am very pleased to award a Fantastic Fringe Award to "A Jaffa Cake Musical" and advise you catch the show while you still can at Pleasance Courtyard!
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Hoping you find more wonderful musicals at fringe, and I hope you have a fantastic fringe! 😁
Love,
Tony x
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