Anything Goes at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton Review
Anything Goes
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
31 March to 4 April 2015
Reviewed by Lynn McClean
Last night I took my mother along to see the opening night of Anything Goes at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre.
We arrived early so had a pre-show drink in one of the 3 coffee/drinks bars in the theatre. We took our seats and the lights dimmed and we were ready for our nautical adventure.
Climb aboard for this pleasure cruise packed with timeless Cole Porter hits. Luxury ocean liner the S.S America sets sail for England with a cargo full of colourful characters. Anything Goes tells the tale of stowaway Billy Crocker (Matt Rawle) and his desperate pursuit of Hope Harcourt the beautiful debutante fiancée of English Aristocrat Lord Oakleigh. But, the road to love is never simple as we are introduced to raunchy ex-evangelist turned nightclub singer, Reno Sweeney (Debbie Kurup) who herself holds a torch for Billy, the comedy is provided by gangster team Moonface Martin (Hugh Sachs) and his sidekick Erma (Alex Young) who are trying to make a getaway.
Packed with great song and dance numbers such as It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Blow Gabriel Blow and the title song, Anything Goes, this show is guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Combine the talent of the cast with the visual spectacle art deco set, stunning costumes and a healthy dollop of maritime mayhem and you’re in for a de-lovely evening.
We had a great night and can highly recommend this show. Featuring a full orchestra and a cast of 25 it is definitely something to see. A musical tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas.
Once again the staff at the Mayflower gave a warm welcome to all their customers at this wonderful theatre.
Rating: 5/5 
Tickets cost from £32.50 to £42.50.
Anything Goes is at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton until 4 April 2015. For more information or to book tickets click here or call the box office on 02380 711811.
Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GE | 02380 711811
