Bewictched by Eastwick

A Hell Of A Musical.
That's the official promotion line.
A Devil of a show to review.
That's my official line.

Marti Pellow is not only a very nice likable chap,but he is one hell of a musical performer.
In a role that he was born to play, that of the devilishly charming Daryl Van Horne, Pellow crackles with the pure joy of a child in a sweet shop. Returning to Manchester after his debut in Chicago helped by a new power to his not insubstantial vocal abilities, he leads this wonderful if undiscovered show about the awakening of three middle America suburban single women and their discovery that they can do things their way, without a man to steer them.
Eastwick also sees the return of a couple of fine performers. Namely Rachel Izen, last seen here in Hot Flush as Jessica and Poppy Tierney alongside David Essex as Guilletta Trapani in Aspects of Love. Both were well chosen for their role, with perhaps Rachel coming more into her own as Felicia Gabriel, the repressed leader of the town and matriarch of the oldest family of the said town.
A show with all the charisma of classic musical theatre and the fire and joy of new theatre, well worth catching on its 8 yes 8 month tour of the United kingdom culminating in a 12 day run in Mr Pellow's home town at the end of April next year.
Definitely one I would advise you to see. A joy to watch and some damn catchy tunes too.