By: Z OSBORN

Z OSBORN — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:06:20 +0000

FLASHDANCE was brilliant!
Threshold Theatre Company’s casting was superb throughout. C.C., the seedy and manipulative owner of The Chameleon Club, was convincingly portrayed by Craig Mayne, who elicited a wide range of emotions from the audience.
Rachael-Braxton Osborn, as Nurse Louise, brought perfectly timed humour to the stage each time she appeared. Her performance was delivered with both wit and sensitivity as she cared for Miss Hanna, Alex’s mentor, providing moments of warmth and laughter that were greatly appreciated by the audience.
The cast’s energy was electric as they sang and danced their way through wonderfully familiar hit songs while also introducing us to beautifully written music that was less well known. The production successfully balanced nostalgia with fresh discoveries.
Several scenes reminded the audience of powerful themes that remain highly relevant today. In particular, the scene in which Gloria was surrounded and exploited by patrons of The Chameleon Club as they violated her personal space and bodily autonomy was especially impactful. It evoked a powerful range of emotions, including discomfort, anger, pity, revulsion and fear. This was theatre at its most thought-provoking.
Congratulations to Director Carmel Hannant, who guided the audience through a rich emotional journey of nostalgia, joy, tension and reflection. The ability to make an audience both reminisce and feel deeply is the mark of a truly talented director.
The musical direction was outstanding—well done to Matt Rhodes. Daniel Waite’s choreography was equally impressive, blending familiar routines from the original production with exciting new interpretations. I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of contemporary dance practices, such as men performing in heels, while still retaining the unmistakable spirit and style of the 1980s.
Special congratulations must also go to the crew, particularly Alex DeWitt and Dan Elliott. The props & aspects of the set were ingenious, the costumes were authentic to the era, and the set design was simple yet highly effective, allowing each scene transition to flow seamlessly.
Finally, congratulations to the entire cast and crew. Every individual contributed their unique talents while working together as a cohesive team to create a fantastic rendition of Flashdance. Each and every one of you should be immensely proud of what you achieved on stage.

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By: Z OSBORN