Present in nearly every scene, Mullin’s energetic eyes, impressive clarity of diction in speedy American-accented singing and easy rapport with others meant the zany two-act show went on without drag. Tone established, Cameron Mullin who superbly realised twelve-year-old Percy Jackson, was an asset to the production with his rousing vocal ability, comedic knowhow, and solid characterisation. There were no overpowering Ancient Greek style narrators, instead where production and cast truly showed off, was in the action. Percy Jackson’s central theme is the plight and yearning of its underage ‘demigods’ – whimsically explained through song – and songs were the perfect vehicle to feature these individual tales succinctly and interestingly. Starting the musical with characters singing doing simplistic chorography conveying how they feel, created both familiarity and informality. Rick Riordan’s smash hit and seriously good first Percy Jackson novel merits exactly the style of musical treatment which LAMMPS delivered: enthusiastic, occasionally sincere, consistently technically adept, and subtly self-aware throughout. Lightness and laughter results in a highly watchable production which brings out warm fuzzy feels and above all funny, feel-good storytelling. A constant pace and an entire cast consisting of strong singers means this European musical debut showing at Riley Smith Theatre is a definite success. The Lightning Thief by LAMMPS (Leeds Amateur Medics Musical & Performance Society) honours Rick Riordan’s classic tween novel whilst securing many laughs in this upbeat, accomplished and tightly packed full of talent, musical adaption.
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