Girl From The North Country Reviews

PtheR from Liverpool,

FANTASTIC - CATCH IT IF YOU CAN

Will people go to see the story or to listen to the music of Bob Dylan, or indeed a bit of both? As a Dylan fan of many years I had read the reviews and thought I'd go and see it when it was in town. Some of the reviews put me off saying it was only a small percentage of Dylan but they were wrong. Listening to the great man's songs performed in this environment and intertwined within the storyline was genuinely emotional. Frances McNamee as Elizabeth was amazing and her version of Like a Rolling Stone made the hairs stand on end. If you are a Dylan fan then I recommend you go and see it. You will appreciate how the words are brought to life. You will know every song, and there are many, from the popular to those that may only be immediately recognisable by ardent fans. For those who are not Dylan fans (yet) go and see it and savour the genius of arguably the greatest lyricist of our time in a show full of great, talented, performers.

Andrea Cullen from Bristol,

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Didn't really know what to expect, just knew I wanted to see it. It was amazing, loved every minute, just got totally lost in the production. I can see why it might not appeal to everyone, but personally speaking one of the best things I have seen. Would like to thank the cast for a great experience.

T J Thomas from Bristol,

AMAZING- CATCH IT IF YOUCAN.

What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Bristol Hiippodrome stall seats re spacious and comfortable and we sat mesmerised by a story, lyrics and superb acting, singing and dancing. Yes you will feel sadness and despair but the performances, choreography and stage craft will lift your mood. I came out feeling I had more knowledge of life and Bob Dylan's songs than before. Do see it if you can. It is so important to give such brilliant actors an audience to show their talents.

Andrea Cullen from Bristol,

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Didn't know what to expect, just wanted to see it, glad I did. It was amazing, loved it from start to finish, I was totally wrapped up in the performance. I found it sad, funny, thought provoking, the cast were incredible. I can understand that it might not be to everyone's liking, but I would say give it a go, just for singing alone, the talent of the cast incredible. Ha 3 t enjoyed a show so much for ages. Would I recommend absolutely, would I go again definitely. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for a brilliant experience.

Sally Cross from Shropshire

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB

We went to see this last night at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. As most people, I think, we went to see it as longtime followers of Bob Dylan and we did not really know what to expect. I can honestly say it’s the best play I’ve ever seen. The actors were superb. Their voices were sublime. I found myself having to tell myself to breathe at times. If you ever get a chance to see this anywhere in the country please do. You do not need to be familiar with Bob Dylan to enjoy the show.

Stephen Burdett from Glasgow,

SUPERB MUSIC, FRANCES WAS AMAZING. REALLY ENJOYED IT.

Stunning performance all round. Superb singers and staging. Well worth a look

Bill Reid from Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

MORE OF A PLAY THAN A MUSICAL.

If you enjoy a play with good actors (although too many characters and no real plot) then this might be for you. If you are looking for a musical overflowing with Bob Dylan songs then you will be disappointed. I reckon 80% play, 20% songs. What songs there are are good but nowhere near enough of them. Even then they bear no real relevance to the plot. The title song (Girl from the North Country) does not even appear in the performance. Surely some mistake? Overall, a bit of a let down.

Norma from Liverpool,

DISAPPOINTED

Was very disappointed with this show no story as such very hard to follow didn’t make a lot of sense the only thing it’s got going for it is the songs and singers where very good

from Birmingham,

AVERAGE

Bit disappointed. Over priced. Some good voices

Sandra Crace from Edinburgh

HELP

Sadly, nothing like its stage presence or musically, like the Noel Coward Theatre production which was magical and completely edifying in every humanistic way possible. Breathtaking and deliciously Dylanesque In Every fibre of its beautiful being. What happened to its travelling counterpart? If it ain’t broke - don’t fix it. Bring back the cast - please, please, please me! Sorry, but it’s true. Sandra xxx

Mabel from Bristol,

DEPRESSION ERA DEPRESSION

Yes the singing was wonderful and the musicians were fantastic. (Shame the song selection so obscure that many weren’t familiar to the less avid Dylan fan) But the production was so dark (literally) you couldn’t always see who was speaking. As above very hard to follow what was going on. Not sure how anyone could describe it as ‘uplifting’’. Only seen one play that left me feeling more depressed. Acting sadly variable, often not helped by fake American accents. Were all the National reviews based on a london production that was different as suggested above? I felt the cast were really working hard and talented but their success was limited by, frankly the script, songs, and poorly lit production.

Rosaline Monk from Liverpool,

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Left at interval hard sorry to follow. Dont waste your money was so disappointing. Also poor acting and scenery very much like you were in a school play

Christine from Crickhowell

DISAPPOINTING

Was really looking forward to seeing this after reading some favourable reviews , however I was really unimpressed with this production as I thought that the narrative lacked a coherent thread , therefore it was difficult to understand the storyline, some of the diction was not very clear , the acting was wooden and the set and lighting were unimaginative. I was also looking forward to hearing some Dylan music , some of the vocalists were good but somehow the Dylan quality was lost in translation Decided to leave at the interval , and we were not the only ones !

from Bristol,

SO DISAPPOINTING.

At Bristol, the sound was poor, impossible to follow any story, acting amateurish, singing good but too much like show singing for me. Band exceptional. Many people walked out at the interval, so it was not just me. I stayed till the bitter end in case it got better. It didn't

Brian Moore from Birmingham,

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE.

Some decent singing and a bit of good acting but boy it's a wafer thin plot which really doesn't hang together. I was near the front and struggled with some of the dialogue so God help anyone upstairs! I got bored especially in the first half and noticed a fair few empty seats after the interval. Not for me but hey each to their own.

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