The Bodyguard Reviews

Julie from London,

SPECTACULAR!

I went to see this show not knowing what to expect and it was fantastic! From beginning to end it held my attention and the singing was so good from all of the cast, but especially from the star of the show! This is a must see!

Rebecca Francis from Suffolk

BRILLIANT

My 3 friends had a fantastic time. The 2 female characters (playing Rachel and Nicky) had absolutely phenomenal voices. Thouroughly recommend this musical.

Becki smith from Worcester

YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS, IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Saw this yesterday for my birthday 01/03/14. Wasn't really sure what to expect, but oh my god this show is awesome!!! Don't think my eyes wandered from the stage at any point. One of my favourite films & is now my all time favourite show!!! Thank you guys, I went home a very happy girlie :)

Anonymous from London,

BRILLIANT

Took my daughter for her Birthday surprise . A friend had mentioned it to me as they had been to see it with Beverley knight and said it was brilliant . We saw it last night 27th June 2014 with Alexander Burke she was absolutely fabulous "what a voice" would highly recommend if you like the Witney Houston songs. The rest of the cast were also very good. Worth the money would highly recommend for a night out.

Chocci66 from London,

JOELE MOSES

We saw Bodyguard Saturday matinee 5th July.Great production which captured the intensity of the film.Rachel Marron played by Joele Moses stole the show.We would definately see the show again.

Anonymous from London,

AMAZING

My partner surprised me for my 30th and it was amazing gave me goosebumps...cast were brilliant and loved fletcher :-)

Sharon Kelly from London,

OUT OF THIS WORLD

My 3 daughter took me to see this show. For my birthday it was wonderful . It made my birthday the best ever. it was so wonderfully done xxx

Emma from Swadlincote

WOW!WOW!WOW!

Wow! What an absolutely phenomenal show. The cast were all fantastic and played their parts/characters perfectly. The songs were beautifully sang. Rio who played Fletcher did so so well, what a cutie! Well done young man. He really made me smile. Thank you for such an enjoyable night. Alexandra Burke was just fantastic. Emma

Joanne Peel from London, England

THE BODYGUARD

I thought it was West end worthy. The lead girl(Whitney) was phenomenal. Her’ sister’ had a great voice too. Overall a great production. Whitney fans will not be disappointed. Was sad when it ended.

Rachel Forshaw from LIVERPOOL

BEST SHOW I’VE EVERSEEN!

Wow.. this show was absolutely fantastic from start to finish, Rachel and Nicky had amazing voices, everyone on stage were brilliant, especially Fletcher. Well deserved standing ovation at the end, the whole theatre were up dancing and singing … brilliant night, very highly recommended 👏👍

Ben from Manchester, England

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

An amazing show brilliantly delivered by an excellent group. We had the stand in Rachel but she was superb. The only downside was the audience not knowing how to behave, too much chatting, phones ringing, people on their phones etc. The staff did a great job trying to keep on top of it all but it did spoil the experience

Andy from Bristol,

INCREDIBLE

Wow! My partner and I loved every minute. Nostalgic, brilliantly performed by every cast member, with Melody nailing the lead roll. I dare you not to love it!!

Kate from Liverpool,

FABULOUS PERFORMANCES FROM ALL THE CAST!

Saw this show on Wednesday matinee at Liverpool Empire and was not sure what to expect. Glad to report it didn’t disappoint. Performance from main characters was fabulous and young Fletcher was amazing. Definitely recommend.

Tracy from Birmingham,

OUTSTANDING

Mixed emotions on booking. But this show surprised me. Was absolutely brilliant. What a Great Night ! The Two female singers were brilliant, what voices they have! Overall the show was Outstanding and I recommend all to go. Worth the money.

Sarah from Birmingham,

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!

We saw the show tonight and it was brilliant! One of the best shows I’ve seen. Amazing voices and great acting. Definitely worth going to see. I’d happily go and watch it again.

Joy from Birmingham,

FANTASTIC SHOW

Absolutely fabulous show wonderful performances by everyone A real boost to watch it Atmosphere amazing not an empty seat by us Well done The Alexander fabulous

Wendy from London, UK

HARD NOT TO BREAK OUT IN SONG!

I saw The Bodyguard last night with my boyfriend and though it was really hard not to break out in song, I managed to restrain myself! (I think he was really glad I did!) Luckily at the end there is a chance to stand up and join in the fun. The sets and costumes are really beautiful with a touch of 1950s glamour, and Beverly Knight's voice is incredible - she hit every note perfectly!

Rory from London,

BEAUTIFUL SINGING AND STAGING

I went last night with my girlfriend and really enjoyed the show. The set design and stage changes were very impressive. I particularly liked the slow motion action involving the stalker! Effective and creepy! The singing was quite simply exceptional! I'd recommend you go watch this show.

Gibbo C from London, England

STRUGGLNG

Grear show but leads voice leaves alot to be desired, struggled on many tunes and timing of script nd the sound engineers had to work extremely hard. The supporting sisters voice absolutely amazing, cast good , dancing great. Nevertheless enjoyed the night. A 6th March evening we won't forget

Mo from Liverpool,

THE BODYGUARD LIVERPOOL EMPIRE

Really enjoyed the show last night 25th Mar 23 great atmosphere, the whole cast so much energy,which filled the whole theatre. Singing/dancing music loved the whole show.

Yasmin Al-Sheklly from Manchester, England

A GRIPPING SHOW WITH SHOW STOPPING WHITNEY HOUSTON HITS

What is the plot of the Bodyguard? The Bodyguard is based on the 1993 hit film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Rachel Marron is a superstar. She has everything from fame, money and a great career. However, she attracts a dangerous stalker. As events intensify he will not stop until he gets Rachel for his own. This makes her vulnerable and the stalker gets close to her. As a result her protection needs to be strengthened and so former secret service agent Frank Farmer is recruited to become her bodyguard. Rachel refuses to co-operate with him with the limitations that he has imposed on her life and so he needs to understand her life. Therefore there is a romance that connects them together where they discover that their opposite worlds have a lot in common with each other. However their love comes at a compromise. What themes are explored in The Bodyguard? The themes that are explored in The Bodyguard are love, family, crime, fame, friendship, loss and protection. Cast Melody Thornton was brilliant as Rachel Marron. She had a great stage presence and made the character her own. Her chemistry with Fletcher her son was infectious and this showcased a softer and warm side which allowed us to connect with her personality. Her vocal range was exquisite to watch and her dancing was superb. Her chemistry with Frank Farmer (Ayden Callaghan) was great to watch. They were a good partnership and it allowed the love sub-plot to develop effortlessly in the show. Frank Farmer (Ayden Callaghan) was impeccable in the role and his acting was so natural and with ease. It was great that he did the role in his own style. His scenes with Fletcher were emotional portraying the strong, stable father figure that he needs in his life. It was amazing to see also how much his emotion and facial expressions did the talking beautifully in the silent scenes. Emily Rae as Nicki Marron had a beautiful voice that was crystal clear. Her storytelling was immaculate especially in the scenes where she shows her love for Frank. Her facial expressions and body language was exceptional to watch. She has bags of talent. Marios Nicolaides gave us goosebumps as The Stalker. He was immense in being transformed from a physical and dangerous man to having great control without saying a word is sensational. He also provided excitement as you could not judge where he would appear next Kaylenn Aires Fonseca as Fletcher was the dark horse of the cast. This was evident from the start showing off his incredible moves with the adult dancers. This was also the case with his sheer talent of singing and dancing. The rest of the cast which featured James Groom, John Macaulay, Graham Elwell, and Fergal Coghlan provided the needed light-hearted relief. They all had moments where their characters shined on stage. They helped to deliver the story in an energetic and in a fast paced manner. Sets There was a great variety of set changes in this production that was done effortlessly and with ease. This included the concert vibe with the neon spotlights to the mansion. You were also transported to other locations such as the police station, karaoke bar, a dance studio, a log cabin, and backstage at the Oscars. The sets were full of glamour, style and energy. Soundtrack This show includes endless hits of Whitney Houston that are uplifting and have emotion too. They give people joy and a feeling of happiness hearing them as part of the stage show. Highlights included Run To You, One Moment in Time, Greatest Love of All, How Will I Know and the powerful I Will Always Love You. The encore at the end where all cast members sang I Wanna Dance with Somebody was enlightening and put a smile on people’s faces before leaving the auditorium. Great vibes. It was great to see how the songs were intertwined into the story. Also the director was clever at placing the songs in the right places so the fast numbers perfectly matched the choreographic routines and the ballads with the emotional scenes. Costumes The costumes were good. They were full of sparkle and glamour especially in the big numbers and in the Oscars scene. The male cast members wore suits in which stood out. Choreography The choreography was exquisite to watch and was stylish. The dancing in the energetic numbers was slick and provided moments of Hollywood pizzas. Atmosphere The atmosphere was good however there were big banners around the theatre and warnings to refrain from singing so that all can enjoy this spectacular show. This then allows you to join in the encore at the end. Fair? If you love a great story that is full of drama, romance, and Whitney Houston hits then The Bodyguard is for you.

Jamie from London,

GOOD, HONEST FUN

If you're looking for 5 star acting this is potentially not for you - but if you want a thoroughly enjoyable evening then I'd definitely recommend it! Beverley Knight's singing is simply superb - as is that of the rest of the cast - and some of the songs will have you out of your seat. If you're looking for something not-too-serious and a bit of a laugh, then this is for you!

Michelle from Liverpool,

AVERAGE REALLY

I thought this was ok. The actress playing Rachel had a good voice but seemed to struggle with some numbers and she was supported by Nicky. There wasn’t much storyline so I got a bit bored.

Martin from Manchester, England

UNCONVINCING

Disappointed. The show was ok because the songs are great. But the acting lacked authenticity and the singing was hit and miss. Nicki was the most convincing actor whilst Rachel saved herself with the last song of the show. Not one I would repeat unless I knew the leads were going to be better

Jan Hart from Bristol,

THE BODYGUARD

What a massive disappointment. Honestly the worst stage production I have ever seen. Every expense spared on this production with dreadful lack lustre staging, few supporting cast with the “crowd” scene as Rachel is mobbed, completely laughable. Surely some extras could have been recruited from local theatre schools. I have never watched Hollyoaks or Emmerdale and if this is the standard of acting as performed, and I use the term loosely, by Arden Callaghan, then I think I have had a lucky escape. I have seen better from school children and Am Dram productions . Wooden, stilted and completely unnatural in the role. Just dreadful. To be fair to him, the majority of the other male cast members were also just as dire, shouty and unnatural in their delivery. On the plus side, music was brilliant with Melody Thornton and Emily-Mae holding the production together. Such a shame their costumes were such a let down. Kayleigh Luke, just brilliant. At last a natural, effortless talent.

Emma from Birmingham,

DISAPPOINTINGLY AVERAGE

Saw this last night at the Alex. Not what I expected. I’d seen the version with Alexandra Burke some years ago so I guess I had a comparison. That version was more like the film . This was more of a hoe many Whitney songs can we squeeze into the plot. Yes the songs are good and excellent arrangement but it just lacked some excitement. Emily Williams can definitely sing but she isn’t a natural with the character and you don’t warm to her. Without her voice she had no presence. There was zero chemistry with Ayden Callaghan. Although he clearly based his character on Kevin Costner version he came across as a bit wooden. Emily Mae who played Nicki was however the star of the show for me . The only one with anything about her . Great voice and actually had some stage presence. Overall , a decent watch just found it average. There was no set really and it just all felt a bit cheap.

Alison from Edinburgh,

VERY DISAPPOINTING

Saw this in Edinburgh Feb 21 2023 and was very disappointed. The sound quality was absolutely terrible, particularly during the club numbers for the lead- painful to listen to during the big numbers in the first half. The actress playing Rachel’s sister far exceeded that of Melody Thornton and her gorgeous vocal was welcome relief to an otherwise flat production.

from Woking, England

WOODEN AND CRINGEWORTHY

I can't believe how awful this show is. The acting is absolutely shocking. It's as if the American accents were enough and forget the depth and poignancy of the characters. Yes it's a musical bit there are a lot of scenes carrying the plot along. It was like watching Acorn Antiques. Lead singer is fabulous but unfortunately lacks dance ability which was really noticeable. The costumes didn't compliment her either and were poorly fitting. The gold dress they draped her in for the Oscar scene was akin to Bacofoil! The crowd scenes were embarrassing......as there are not enough cast members, so just looked ridiculous. The worst was the GCSE Theatre Studies slow motion sequences which myself and the people I went with were laughing at. Whomever thought those scenes stageworthy.....unbelievable. I haven't watched something this lack lustre in a very long time. I couldn't believe it, needs a major redirect and some some character overhauling..

Louise from Stafford, England

WARDROBE NEEDS A LOT OF WORK

This show could have been so much better. Rachel Marron is supposed to be a worldwide star and she was dressed in ill fitting outfits that looked like they were picked from the charity shop at best. Rachel had an amazing voice but there was also absolutely no chemistry between her and Frank - he had zero charisma. As a regular theatre goer...............so disappointing.

Sara from Sunderland

SO DISAPPOINTING

Having looked forward to attending the show for months I was left with no words and couldnt even bring myself to see the 2nd half of the show... I could forgive the cheap looking costumes and sets but murdering Whitney Houston songs I just cant!! Melody thornton can certainly dance and looked beautiful but taking on the iconic role was a leap to far ...wooden performances ..awful american accents ...truly sad I really wanted to live it.

Anne from Stirlingshire

GIVE IT A MISS FEB 2023

The second time we have ever left a production at the interval. Acting was wooden, and Melody Thornton wasn’t able to carry off the vocal or personality of the lead. The sound was really bad throughout and inconsistent - had to our fingers in our ears at points. What a let down.

Gemma from Glasgow

DISAPPOINTING

Went to see The Bodyguard UK tour on 21 Feb 2034 and was so disappointed. The acting was terrible and the sound quality was painful at points. Melody Thornton couldn’t carry the vocal or personality required for the lead, and was outshine by the vocals of Emily-Mae. I would normally power through but due to the bad experience, we left at the interval. Love the playhouse normally, and we paid out for great seats, but this production sadly let them down.

B Powells from Edinburgh,

NOT GREAT

Seen the bodyguard with Alexandra Burke which was really good but this production was like watching a school play . Not worth the bother going or the money.

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