Falling Stars

Just got back from the new musical of Strictly Ballroom. It's nice to have another world debut here. I hope it does well. It should. Based on a classic movie with a solid story. Cheesy - occasionally painfully cheesy - but hey, it's Baz Luhrmann. Lovely dancing, gorgeous costumes, great performances, and decent songs. My highlight was "Love is a Leap of Faith". Feelgood nostalgia, and beneath the sequins and sparkles, an enduring message: "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."