Gypsy is innocently described as a ‘musical fable’, but in reality it is a big, brilliant and bolshy production which is a real triumph for Largs Players.
Set in the 1920s, it is like the American Dream in reverse, as all hopes and aspirations are pinned down on two young sisters and their dancing careers led by the ultimate pushy mother Rose, but the dream soon fades as harsh reality starts to bite.

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Fresh from Largs Youth Theatre, Ruby McGill and Megan Wigzell are the young stars in the early part of the show as the young performers June and Louise. 
Indeed, the Stars and Stripes are truly flying as young June provides a trailblazing all Yankee Doodle Dandy dance routine complete with a dancing cow which is sickly sweet in the extreme. 
However, the passage of time sees June grow up in front of our eyes into Karen Wilkin, during the dance routine to illustrate that the years have passed but the cheap and tacky Vaudeville show is not going anywhere fast.

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The domineering Rose is superbly played by Kirsty Campbell, and is a huge part throughout this production, carrying the show from pretty much start to finish. Rose’s refusal to accept facts and face up to the failing production as she pushes her siblings to the limit takes its toll, but realisation has dawned on Louise, played superbly by Gill Sullivan, who enters the world of burlesque much to Rose’s horror. Rose’s long suffering boyfriend Herbie is perfectly played by Jonty Cameron.
And Finlay Quinn, who was such as a success in the Largs Academy production Rock of Ages, stars as Tulsa, who persuades June to join him on his own theatrical adventure, leaving Rose to concentrate all her hopes on Louise
In Act II, we see Louise enter the new world of burlesque and it also leads to one of the funniest parts of the show as some of the more mature ladies strut their stuff to great hilarity - Donna Laing, Pat McNicol, and Margaret McMillan take a bow!

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However, there is also a superb young cast including Jordin Revel, Euan Barker and Milo Alcorn, while Drew Cochrane, Hugh Douglas and Iain Somerville were on top form as Gypsy really showcased the talents of Largs Players of all ages.

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And it was very nice to see that the orchestra was given central stage at the start of this production in the opening minutes, and they provided a striking score which gave this marvellous musical a magical feel throughout. The musical director was Ryan Moir, and director and choreographer was Ruairidh Forde, with production assistant Linda McMurray. All in all, a terrific night out at Barrfields Theatre.

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