Nancy Amy in Mega Flop
June 30th, 2008 by NathanMuch like its predecessors, How Do you Solve a Problem Like Maria and Any Dream Will Do, the BBC’s talent hunt I’d Do Anything has prided itself on sparking the careers of several of its unlucky finalists. For example, ex-Nancy Niamh is set to star in a new musical called Only the Brave whilst Samantha Barks and Jessie Buckley have been in hush hush talks with Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh about possible future projects. One of the most outspoken cast-offs however, was Brummie graduate Amy Booth-Steel who had landed a part in the new “sex-musical” All Bob’s Women at the Arts Theatre.
Booth-Steel had been fairly upbeat about the whole thing when she talked to the Stage magazine last month. Speaking about appearing on I’d Do Anything, Amy declared that “It’s raised my profile”, before hastily launching into a description of the fairly saucy plot of All Bob’s Women. When praised for finding work so soon after being the first contestant booted off the show, Amy even agreed “Yes, I’ve done really well”
Mmmm… well… maybe not that well Amy.
All Bob’s Women is set to close after just 6 performances.
Not even a week after it opened, All Bob’s Woman is to be consigned to musical history after a complete mauling by the critics. I say mauling… and I mean it. In fact, it got a right ruddy pasting.
Charles Spencer from the Telegraph claimed that: “Russell Labey’s production proves devoid of pace, point and even basic clarity” Oouch. At least Spencer concluded his level-headed review by recommending the show to one section of society: “This is a show fit only for masochists” As pannings go, that’s got to be pretty much up there. Mr Shenton from The Stage also found All Bob’s Women, well, let’s say: not to his taste. He described the show as “biliously bad”
Maybe this wasn’t your big break after all Booth-Steel. Still, I’m sure something will come up sooner or later. Big Bill’s Flops or Bad Bob’s Chops or whatever the thing was called will soon be relegated to the dusty corners of peoples’ minds. Yesterday’s fish and chip paper; that’s what you’ve got to remember.
Anyway, it could’ve been worse Amy. I mean look on the bright side, at least no one saw it.
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July 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am
i cant wait to see what andrew has lined up for jessie, i’m sure she will have a sparkling career ahead of her whatever she decides to do. I would pay a million pounds to see her sing the alphabet song!
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Samantha Barks is an excellent young talent. I am sure will in the near future become a Star. She does have a presence which an audience of all ages would warm to and is an all round artist. I did vote for her in the search for a Nancy for the new production of Oliver. She didn’t win but I’m sure is destined for a different type of leading role. It surely must be remembered Samantha is still young and learning her art. I look forward to going with my family to see Samantha in the show when her First big break is announced.
The Foureyed Poet.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:23 am
i think sam is more suited to a pop career rather than a stage performer,whereas jessie totally blew me away.especially in the group performances and her duet with gwion was amazing