CHICAGO, the award winning musical, returned to the Wales Millennium Centre presenting a glimpse of life in the roaring 20s. 

The story focuses on selfish, greedy women who have killed their husbands and try to cover up their wrong-doings through lies and fame.

Hayley Tamaddon, as Roxie Hart, despite shooting her husband, was fame-crazy, never lost her nerve and brought a comedy element to the show. 

Gina Murray as ‘Mama’, played more of a discreet character but her singing was strong throughout and a real crowd pleaser. 

Unfortunately, John Partridge was unable to perform but his replacement, Kerry Spark as Billy Flynn, was a smooth, sophisticated lawyer and didn’t disappoint.

The simplicity of the show is what makes it shine. On stage all you can expect is a band, minimal costumes and a few chairs. Yet it’s this bareness that demonstrates the excellence of the characters and the choreography. The dance and drama is what makes this show a real triumph. 

A shout out must be made to the band who play a dominant role in creating the ‘razzle dazzle’ on the night.

Sassy, sexy and feisty – this is one not to miss.