Manchester Theatre News & Reviews
In Conversation with REBECCA THORNHILL discussing Spend Spend Spend at Royal Exchange, Manchester
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We chatted to Rebecca Thornhill who is Mrs Waterman, Liz and a number of characters in the musical comedty Spend Spend Spend taking place at the Royal Exchange in Manchester from Nov 23 - Jan 11.
Based on the life of Viv Nicholson and directed by Josh Seymour, this carnivalesque musical comedy is the big-hearted experience everyone needs this festive season.
From rags-to-riches and back again, we follow working-class Yorkshire lass Viv who won a fortune on the Football Pools in 1961 went on lavish spending-sprees, splashing out on furs, cars, champagne and parties – until it all came crashing down around her.
Addicted to excess and seduced by materialism, Viv takes us through the kaleidoscopic and messy journey of her life. From the council flats of Castleford to the grandeur of Garforth, to new handbags and husbands, Viv faces the ultimate question: after the champagne stops flowing, can money really buy happiness? This carnivalesque musical comedy is the big-hearted experience everyone needs this festive season.
Directed by Josh Seymour and with Rachel Leskovac (nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of the young Viv Nicholson in the original London production) in the leading role, this wildly funny and profoundly moving award-winning musical is an extraordinary rags-to-riches and back again story.
Dedicated to the memory of Steve Brown, who passed away earlier this year.
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Karen Ryder asks the questions.
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