What a spectacular show! This hit musical extravaganza featuring Frank, Sammy and Dean takes you back to the glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Sands Hotel, where you can swing the night away. Classics such as ‘The Lady is a Tramp’ and ‘I’ve got you Under my Skin’ are accompanied by a chorus from the wonderful Burrelli sisters. Christmas hits including ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’ are dotted throughout with a warm sprinkling of audience interaction, making this a spirit soaring festive feast.
Of course its not the real Frank, Sammy and Dean, we should be so lucky; those roles are taken by the utterly convincing Garrett Phillips (Frank Sinatra), Nigel Casey (Dean Martin) and David Hayes (Sammy Davis Jr). Jazzy costumes (look out for the Burrelli sisters), delightful Christmas decorations and Vegas worthy glittering lights set the scene for a glamorous night of fun, swing and jazz. Speaking of which, you don’t need to be a jazz buff to enjoy this show. With the well known hits and Christmas songs you will be toe-tapping all the way home.
The talented musicians were the stronghold of this show. Providing us with bouncy jazz numbers to sing along too, they were truly the highlight of the show. A great show for the young and old, this is a vibrant glitzy treat for all. With the extra Christmas songs it has brought a festive feel to London’s West End.
Reviewed by Lucy March
Photography by Betty Zapata
Christmas with The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas
is at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 6th January 2018
