I was in for a bit of a shock on our second visit to the Lowry Studio. Miracle is the story of Will Hung, Ex rent boy and porn star who has an amazing gift, and no I'm not talking about his endowment. He can cure any disease, yes a true miracle..only catch is you have to sleep with him. Not a problem for his adoring Hungians (fans) but imagine, You have an incurable disease and you are straight. What levels will you go to, to ensure you continue to live. And what if you are a Catholic priest. Miracle explores sex and sexuality and morals and morality on a very uncomfortable level. The performance was superb, The casting EXCELLENT. The story compelling. I must confess I am finding it very difficult to review as the performance left me literally speechless for most of the journey home. I still feel uncomfortable comprehending the dilemma left at the end of the show and without wanting to "give it away", It really leaves you with the ultimate of moral questions with no easy answers. To try and explain how draining it was for the audience I have to mention the fabulous cast at the curtain call. Usually you will see a see of smiling but tired faces...Not in this case. All the cast looked like they needed to go in to counselling themselves to recover from the emotional whirlwind this show leaves you in.
A special mention must go to Ste Myott who portrayed Will Hung so expertly.
If you can cope with a show that will make you uncomfortable, think and question morality on more levels than you could ever imagine then this is the show for you. A word of warning..This brilliant show will leave even the most open minded person questioning what is right and wrong and believe me there is no answer to the dilemma you are left with....
Last word well there are three ... A MUST SEE
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