Review: Rock Choir Live!

 

And the Watford Fringe Festival is officially open!

There have been a couple of early acts this month, but the official opening of the fringe is with Rock Choir Live! A fun filled, energetic, up-lifting half hour of pop tunes delivered with a shimmy and smile.

With songs ranging from the ABBA favourite Super Trooper to the heart wrenching Hallelujah, there was something for everyone in the line up. My personal favourite was Video Killed the Radio Star, which had everyone on stage bouncing along and throwing out some strong harmonies. Another impressive number was I Wanna Dance With Somebody, it's always brave to take on a Whitney Houston song and the Rock Choir more than did it justice!

However for me the highlight, without question, was watching the amazing British Sign Language interpreters (there were two on the night, sharing signing responsibilities) who added a whole new dimension to the show, adding insightful and exciting interpretative and choreographic charm to proceedings. It's wonderful to see inclusion and diversity not just being talked about being being invested in and enacted. 

The choir leader was equally energetic and lit the stage up with her effervescent personality. I would have loved to hear the choir say a few words about themselves and maybe even let the audience know how they can get involved, should the music move them! But all in all a perfect way to start Watford Fringe, and I can't wait to get stuck in. Over 100 performances this year across 11 different venues, it promises to be an brilliant fortnight of performance and creativity. I look forward to seeing you there!