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Muriel is an outsider spurned by her friends from school days and by members of her own family. She handles endless rejection by retreating into daydreams about ABBA and the lyrics of their songs.
'Muriel's Wedding; The Musical' is an updated adaptation of the 1994 film 'Muriel's Wedding'. The adaptation is by P J Hogan, the writer and director of the movie, and it contains a new musical score and lyrics by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall which is supplemented by some ABBA songs.
This is a triumph.
The essential plot of the film has been retained with skilful updated elements that resonate in today's smart phone, social media obsessed world. The new music and lyrics brilliantly illustrate and progress the plot. The staging is colourful and clever. The cast of thirty-two performs enthusiastically and tirelessly presenting a memorable range of characters.
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Muriel's Wedding is probably my favourite Aussie movie (yes, it even trumps The Castle). Am definitely keen to see this.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the chance to see it AdRad.
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