Book of Morm0n

The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham on until Saturday 28th December

**** Four STARS   “hAVE AN EDGY AND MUSICAL CHRISTMAS”

One of the most successful new musicals of the 21st century, thus far, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone’s The Book of Mormon needs little INTRODUCTION AND is showing over the Christmas period at the ALEXANDRA.this hysterically funny musical follows Elder Price and Elder Cunningham as they voyage to Uganda on their mission to spread the word of the lord and teach communities of The Book of Mormon. 

Adam Bailey brings a Broadway quality to this production with a heavenly portrayal of Elder Price. with MUSICAL NUMBERS such as ‘You and Me (But Mostly Me)’ and ‘I Believe’, Adam tackles these numbers with ease and impressive vocal ability. Adam’s white-collared, quirky and rather on-edge Elder Price, hits all the comedic beats and leaves the audience in hysterics.

Sam Glen accompanies Bailey on stage as Elder Cunningham. Sam’s portrayal of Cunningham delivers laugh after laugh; you can’t help but TAKE TO THIS ludicrous Elder, especially with the warmth Sam brings to the character. Adam and Sam’s elders partnered together make a GREAT DUO AND CREATE the main comedy of this show.

Nyah Nish’s Nabulungi brings SOME LIGHTHEARTED MOMENTS to the otherwise dark humor of this MUSICAL. A highlight of Nyah’s portrayal has to be her beautiful yet hilarious performance of ‘Sal Tlay Ka Siti’. This is a fun yet grounded performance from Nyah Nish.

Kirk Patterson plays Nabulungi’s father, Mafala Hatimbi, this performance is blunt, crude, and HILARIOUS. Kirk tackles the riotous ‘Hasa Diga Eebowai’

The comedy is close to the bone which some may find offensive, and yet it is delivered in such an ingenious manner, never slowing in pace. Scott Pask’s scenic design, Brian MacDevitt’s lighting design and Ann Roth’s costume design play a huge part in the musical’s quality, with the production bursting with bright   colour and artistry. 

Reviewed by Stephen Robinson