Perhaps one day this show will get the West End treatment. It deserves to.
McCall Smith's succinct libretto was spun by composer Tom Cunningham into gorgeous, tuneful melodies that lingered long after the show ended.
Not that they have a lot to work with in Tom Cunningham’s score. Redolent of English church music, with a couple of Lloyd Webber-ish soaring melodies and the odd calypso rhythm stirred into the easy mix, this is not going to challenge. Nor, however, does it give much to stir the cockles, even with Mr McFall’s Chamber providing the band.
Alexander McCall Smith talks about how his African experiences have led to a string of successes
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh from Thursday April 21, 2011, until Friday April 22, 2011. More info: www.thequeenshall.net
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