Our House is very reminiscent of the film Sliding Doors. It explores the consequences of choices you make and how one simple choice can change the whole of your life. Surprisingly this heavy moral backbone to the show does not detract from the fun of the show helped by the amazing energy on stage by all of the cast, the old adage of "I was tired just watching" is certainly true here. The staging was superb and Paul Kieve's costume effects were stunning. A simple but very clever concept of changing the colours of the doors and costume of the main character to show which of the consequences you are watching was pulled off brilliantly with the changes from one to the other raising applause from the audience on a number of occassions.
The casting was spot on, Steve Brookstein as Joe's Dad was totally believable and Gwyneth Strong as Kath Casey was spot on. The lead role of Joe Casey was played by Chris Carswell who was making his professional debut in Our House, and if his performance in this show is anything to go by, the start of a promising career.
Our House is a massive feel good musical with good humour, innovative dance and stunning special effects. I didn't want to leave when it finished...
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