A celebration of life, and a reminder that the fight is far from over.

Songs packed with humour and pathos make the difference in an otherwise routine treatment of a mainly true story.

Elegies isn’t a perfect musical, but it is brilliantly executed in this production. Both joyful and touching!

Book and Lyrics by Bill RussellMusic by Janet HoodDirected and Choreographed by Joseph C Walsh★★★ Pros: Showcases some strong young and up-and-coming talent. The Space, a converted church with a warm, spiritual interior, nicely augments the memorial and celebratory nature of the piece. Cons: Powerful vocals were occasionally too great for the space. The storyline is slightly overdone, and the running time a bit too long. Our Verdict: A tight-but-slightly-dated production with an important theme and story to tell (the ...