The stagehands are the unacclaimed stars of this show, as they achieve so much in a short space of time between scenes.įor a production that is so strong on its staging, for me, the only thing that let it down was, ironically, the presentation of its most famous song. What helped was a brilliant framing device using curtains from above and the side, to lend a filmic quality to the production, narrowing our vision to a particular spot. Considering the size of the stage, it convincingly portrayed a large music venue, different levels of Rachel’s sprawling mansion, An absolutely inspired moment in the script.īut what really shone for me was the staging. I won’t say what it is, but it will have you laughing hard. He also manages to steal the show in one scene, when Frank takes Rachel to a karaoke bar. He has played the same part in the French version of the show, and brings a huge amount of charm to the role, with a real stage presence – it’s easy to believe he is indeed a former soldier. The songs are fantastic – Burke was a deserved winner of The X Factor, whose vocal abilities have never been in doubt, and brings the spoiled side of Rachel to life perfectly, before displaying human weakness and tenderness as she realises Frank’s intentions are for the best.Īlexandra Burke in The Bodyguard (Photograph by Paul Coltas) We follow the relationship between the pair as Frank goes to every length to protect the singer and her family, but the stalker, Daniel Wheeler, is never far away. Fearing for her safety, Rachel’s management team hire Frank to be her bodyguard – much to her annoyance. In brief, Rachel is a huge singing star, but receives a note from a stalker who has been in her dressing room. I’ve never seen the film – yes, I know, shame on me – but what I can say is that The Bodyguard is one of the best film-to-stage productions of them all.Ĭurrently at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, it stars former X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alexandra Burke as singer Rachel Marron, with Benoit Marechal as the titular character, Frank Farmer. The Lion King, Shrek, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Dirty Dancing, to name just a few, have found their way from the silver screen to the stage.Īnother adaptation being brought to life before our eyes is The Bodyguard – based on the hit film with the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Turning hit films into musicals seems to be de rigeur at present. Terms and Conditions Placing of Advertisements.
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