Stiles & Drewe’s GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS
A new Studio Cast Recording of the universally famous fairy tale.
Goldilocks And The Three Bears
is the second in a trilogy of family-friendly musicals from the pens of Olivier Award-winning musical theatre creatives, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (‘Soho Cinders’, ‘Betty Blue Eyes’, ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Honk!’).
Goldilocks And The Three Bears
is a short family-friendly musical which is the second to be completed in what Stiles and Drewe describe as a "trilogy of trios". The companion pieces are the previously released
The Three Little Pigs
(available from SimG Records) and
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
,which will follow in 2016.
With a score filled with trade-mark Stiles and Drewe tuneful melodies and crisp, witty lyrics,
Goldilocks And The Three Bears
was commissioned by the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Little Company and the original production was directed by Anthony Drewe. The show reminds children not to fiddle with the belongings of others as well as introducing the idea of looking after the environment around them.
The album consists of 13 tracks, with orchestrations by Ruth Ling, and performed by a stellar West End cast: Olivier winner
Leanne Jones
(Hairspray, Molly Wobbly)
as the porridge-perfectionist Mother Bear, Olivier winner
David Bedella
(The Producers, In The Heights)
and Olivier nominee
James Gillan
(Little Shop, Peter Pan)
as our Father and Baby Bears,
Amy Lennox
(Kinky Boots, Soho Cinders)
as the feisty Goldilocks and two-time Olivier nominee
Michael Xavier
(Assassins, The Pajama Game)
as Mr Locks, our lumberjack with a heart.
TRACK LISTING
- Overture
Band - A Family Of Bears
David Bedella, Leanne Jones & James Gillan - Beware
Leanne Jones, David Bedella & James Gillan - Porridge
Leanne Jones, James Gillan & David Bedella - Beware (Reprise)
Michael Xavier & Amy Lennox - Wood Is Good
Amy Lennox & Michael Xavier - Just Because I’m A Girl
Amy Lennox - Just Right
Amy Lennox - Itch And Scratch
David Bedella, Leanne Jones & James Gillan - Where’s Goldilocks?
Leanne Jones, David Bedella, James Gillan & Michael Xavier - Who’s Been?
Leanne Jones, David Bedella & James Gillan - Woods Are Good
Company - Finale
Company
Released 29th June 2015 - Catalogue No: SimGR-CD025
LISTEN NOW... to a selection of tracks from the album
REVIEWS...
"The songs are all great. Stiles’ music is as melodious as anything else he has written and takes on several styles to ensure a rich and textured score … Drewe’s lyrics work well for the piece … Goldie’s ‘Just Because I’m a Girl’ is a great ‘I want’ song … ‘Itch and Scratch’ is a catchy delight that allows Drewe to have some fun with the lyric, and “Porridge” is bound to get the kids giggling … cast of five are all superb … Ruth Ling’s orchestrations are also all very well produced with a big emphasis on up-beat fun. In fact this really is an excellent showcase of the talents of everyone involved. Highly recommended for the under eight in your life."
The Public Reviews
"A lot of the music is heavily reliant on catchy piano melodies which alongside energised vocals is the perfect recipe. 'Porridge' is very playful and brilliantly led by Leanne Jones. Michael Xavier shines as the lumberjack in the super catchy 'Wood is Good' but my favourite musical number is definitely the sassy 'Just Because I'm A Girl' sung perfectly by Amy Lennox as Goldilocks. David Bedella’s smooth vocals as Father Bear are also stand-out in 'Who's Been'. SimG Records have yet again captured an accomplished production professionally and of top quality."
BroadwayWorldUK
9/10 "I have been a fan of Stiles and Drewe for a long time … They have such a knack of writing songs that are memorable, that you can’t help humming them from the first time you hear them. This recording is no exception - all catchy, funny, and with some great performances. I particularly liked ‘ Just Because I’m A Girl’. I always look forward to SimG releases ... a great listen."
Review Graveyard
"I love it! … from the cast to the design on the CD booklet and cover is perfect! The orchestrations by Ruth Ling add so much to the atmosphere of the piece and so they mustn’t go unsung … this is the first recording and thank goodness it has been issued by the exemplary SimG Records. This album is a MUST for all musical theatre fans.."
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