Back to the Future

Much like my Hunger Games Stage Show log I just saw the musical for BTTF and really wanna talk about it!! I REALLY loved this adaptation so much. I have always been a part of the group that thinks BTTF should never be remade or have a legacy sequel because whats even the point. It is a perfect trilogy that has a really nice ending to it. But, this adaption takes the original and puts a musical twist on it which was super enjoyable to watch, it felt like a campy version of the original!! Of course Marty and Doc were perfect!!! Both the actors got their characters down to a T and it felt like I was really feet away from them. I especially wanna shoutout Doc because even though he was wacky in the film, they turned him up to 88 and he was SO funny I was in tears. I also wanna give a special mention to George McFly because even though he is important in the film, the musical makes him really likeable and funny whereas I'm not much a fan of his character in the original. Other stand outs included Goldie, Jennifer and even the McFly siblings Dave and Linda who got some extra characterisation on top of what they had in the films. Now although I love the original, it is definitely a product of its time since the inciting incident is Lebense terrorists after Doc, but, starting with some changes made, in the stage show the reason Marty goes back is because he is trying to rush to a hospital so he can get help for Doc who has suffered radiation poisening, this change took some getting used to since I was thinking if that was the best alternative, but its a welcome change and definitely a better reason than the films. Another change made was the ending, where its revealed that after changing the past and going back to the future (the musical ;) ) Marty indirectly created "George McFly day" which was hilarious and got even more camp when Biff comes in and reveals "Back to the Future 4" as Georges new book. Obviously it is a lot different from the original ending but for a campy musical adaption it fits perfectly. Now there was 1 change which I did not like as much, which is the lack of Marty's skateboarding and especially the change from Marty skateboarding away from Biffs group to him running. It is still a really fun and engaging scene with a great song to back it up and it does lead to the same conclusion of the scene, I just miss the skateboard because that is one of my favourite scenes in the original film. In conclusion if you have the chance to go see it GO SEE IT!!! It leaves London in April but is touring across the UK from October. Thr songs are great, the story fun and nostalgic, I didn't even get into the set and sound design but WOW theyre so good, and the entire thing is pure camp. 10/10.