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“a riotous ride through 22, yes 22, songs both ensemble and solos. That’s a lot of singing for a mining town. Then there are the dance routines. Choreographed by Nick Winston, the stage becomes a whirling riot of hoe downs with every performer utilised to the maximum.”
FRANKLY MY DEAR ★★★★★
“Directed by Nikolai Foster and co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, this show is a toe-tapping, heart-thumping, crowd-pleasing treat, based on the beloved 1953 Doris Day movie.”
EAST MIDLANDS THEATRE ★★★★★
“Nikolai Foster and Nick Winston’s direction with orchestrations by Olivier award winner Catherine Jayes brings this whip-cracking musical to life.”
FAIRY POWERED PRODUCTIONS ★★★★★
“The production is further elevated by Nick Winston’s whip-smart choreography, which is as polished as a saloon bar mirror, and a creative approach to staging that keeps the action flowing seamlessly.”
DRESS CIRCLE ★★★★
“The ensemble shine under Nikolai Foster and Nick Winston’s direction, really holding this production together. They are slick and seamless, switching between playing instruments, hoe- down dancing and creating the community of Deadwood.”
A YOUNGISH PERSPECTIVE ★★★★
“this new production of Calamity Jane, directed by Nikolai Foster and co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, certainly does not disappoint.”
CURTAIN CALL ★★★★★
“skillfully directed by the experienced and acclaimed Nikolai Foster, alongside him, Nick Winston co-directed and expertly and beautifully choreographed the show. Musical supervision was by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes.”
365 BRISTOL ★★★★★
“Several of the songs in the show have a jaunty feel to them, with the energy of the musical numbers enhanced by Nick Winston’s fantastically lively choreography. Every single group dance number is joyous and reminiscent of a plethora of golden age movie musicals that will likely inspire nostalgia for many theatregoers.”
WEBF ★★★★
“the show, with Nikolai Foster directing (and Nick Winston co-directing and choreographing), takes an understated approach, bringing warmth and charm to the piece, it’s gently fun, wholesome and very well cast.”
ALWAYS TIME FOR THEATRE ★★★★
“Nick Winston’s lively choreography adds further to these impressive numbers as the cast deliver each routine with perfect precision.”
OPENING NIGHT ★★★★
“Choreographer Nick Winston deserves a huge round of applause for the whip-cracking, toe-tapping routines that had the audience grinning from ear to ear. There’s an infectious energy in the choreography that drives the show forward, especially in numbers like Just Blew in from the Windy City and Deadwood Stage.”
MYMK
“Winston’s choreography is impressive and delivered with great precision and infectious joy. He finds way to allow cast members to put down their instruments to perform energetic hoedowns, whilst also choreographing routines well when the cast all have to play instruments at the same time.”
REVIEWS HUB
“The choreography from Nick Winston is superb with much variation, including tap and square dancing – yee-haw!”
SOUTHERN ARTS REVIEW
“The choreography by Nick Winston is snappy and completely idiomatic; and it references Agnes de Mille and Jerome Robbins.”
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