The
Commitments
In the autumn 2013, Roddy Doyld’s
The Commitments made its debut at the Palace Theatre! Under the superb
direction of Jamie Lloyd and adapted from the 1987 novel by famous Irish
writer, Roddy Doyle, the show is a complete treat for the theatre lovers. In
the year 1991, the show was immortalised into a movie version which starred
Alan Parker.
Roddy Doyle’s The Commitments is the first in the Barrytown
Trilogy. The story is set in the late 1980s Dublin and revolves around a group
of unemployed musicians who attempt to bring soul music in Ireland. The story
is about two friends who form a band. However, soon they realise they know
nothing a regarding the music industry to seek the aid of Jimmy Rabbitte, who
becomes their manager.
Jimmey names their band The
Commitments and suggests them to be unique. They need to be the first Dublin
based soul group. He also plans to initiate a soul revolution in the Irish
City. He advertise for more members and form a group of mis-matched individuals
which is headed by Joey, The Lips, Fagan. The group struggles a lot to search
their sound and also internal conflicts amongst the band members.
The movie version went on becoming
the cult music and regarded as the most popular films of Ireland. Some of the
famous soundtracks of the show are "Mustang Sally", "Try a
Little Tenderness", "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man", "Chain
of Fools" and "In the Midnight Hour". The movie version was the
winner of various prestigious awards such as BAFTA award for Best film.
The two hours and twenty minutes
show is recommended for 12+ kids. Enjoy the mesmerizing London show The
Commitment at the Palace Theatre with your dear ones!