THE feel-good factor of Annie was recreated for a delighted Malvern audience as part of the show's national tour.
The lead was taken by 11-year old Emma Hopkins, who gave an impressive performance as the perpetually optimistic orphan. She confidently sang, danced and skipped her way through the show like a true pro, despite this being her first professional production.
But the star of the show was unquestionably Su Pollard, who was thoroughly convincing as the vile, but essentially harmless, Miss Hannigan. Slugging her way through countless bottles of Jack Daniels, Pollard appeared to be revelling in the role as the baddie.
The performances of a well-choreographed chorus against the backdrop of imaginative sets provided the extra sparkle. Annie runs at Malvern's Festival Theatre until Saturday.
REVIEW BY CLAIRE CHARLES
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