Blazey Best Revamps Webber's Musical for Modern Women's Era
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Blazey Best, an experienced actor now directing, is reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Tell Me On A Sunday' to more accurately reflect contemporary women's roles and expectations.
The production, set in 1978, aims to highlight the contrast between the era's limited options for women and the advancements made to date.
Erin Clare, 34, takes on the lead role, bringing both enthusiasm and a sense of challenge to the part.
The musical is celebrated for Lloyd Webber's famous ballads and delves into the themes of a woman's journey to self-awareness and independence.
Best is focused on presenting the story as a woman's path to self-value, shifting away from the traditional emphasis on the male figures in her life.
The director expresses that the current time is particularly ripe for women's narratives and is appreciative of the opportunity to be at the helm of such storytelling.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Apr 8, 2024
‘This is the era for women’s stories’: director Blazey Best updates Andrew Lloyd Webber