Review: Jump

Review: Jump

This slick production has a very talented cast of performers in this well designed and well presented show. As well as the ubiquitous electric keyboard, there is the addition of several instruments played by the performers, offering a changing texture to the varied score.

Some strong numbers, especially when the ensemble sing together. There were moments in solo numbers where the voices become a bit lost and would suggest mikes might be needed for a better sound balance as the stage has audience on three sides, so the ‘sweet spots' on the stage are few. Choreography was strong and well-rehearsed.

The plot of a man about to apparently jump from a ledge is oddly lacking in dramatic tension: the characters are fairly stereotypical, although several attempts are made to break through the stereotypes, most notably in the case of the over-bearing Jewish mother's character. The ‘Gok Wan' type character, Cassie Nova, is delightfully played by Stewart Saint and there are some witty moments both in dialogue and songs.

This is a lovely, gentle show that needs to find some grit in it to make the most of such a wonderful cast.