Bring It On The Musical

Bring It On The Musical is a high energy, loud, athletic tour de force. Based on the hit film, it is the story of an ambitious Cheerleader who achieves her life-long ambition to be leader of the squad only to find her home has been rezoned and she has to change schools. She then convinces the dance team at her new school to take up Cheerleading and compete against her old school.

However, her aim for revenge, which appears to be the obvious way the story is heading, does not eventuate, and she learns something much more important.

The talent was amazing, particularly the athleticism of the Cheerleaders. Girls were standing on the boys hands, stretched above their heads, and being thrown in the air in perfect synchronization. The choreography was impressive and tight.

On stage for most of the show was Nadia Komazec as Campbell, the Cheerleader. She presented a sympathetic girl struggling to cope when her world was turned upside-down. Her singing voice was excellent and her dancing dynamic.

Nicola Bowman was the gawkish Bridget, who was never good enough, until she was accepted at the new school. She was very funny. Karla Tonkich was the “evil” Eva, also very strong. Elandrah Feo was a powerful Danielle, leader of the dance group at the new school.

But there were no weak links in this cast. All could sing, dance and act and the energy never wavered. The modular sets allowed for the action to flow and the lighting was impressive.

The only issue was the band was sometimes too loud and words were lost, but this was a thoroughly enjoyable night out.

Graham Ford

Images: Nico Keenan (Nico Photography).