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Rent The Musical – Edinburgh Festival Theatre

When words like legendary, revolutionary, exhilarating and thrilling are used to describe Jonathan Larson’s original rock musical, Rent, it’s no wonder the show is celebrating its 20th year since debuting on Broadway in 1996.

Rent is the story of 1990’s Bohemian New York where a group of friends live and breathe the devastating effects of drug use, aids, poverty and homelessness – albeit with an optimistic outlook to live life to the full.

Our introduction to the gang begins in an East Village squat where flatmates Mark (Billy Cullum) and Roger (Ross Hunter) are struggling to make ends meat and are facing eviction by their former flatmate Benny (JavarLa’ Trail Parker). Benny offers them a lifeline, however, there’s a catch – they have to prevent Mark’s ex-girlfriend Maureen (Lucie Jones) from organising a protest in another part of the building. The gang is brought together by Mimi (Philippa Stefani), Collins (Ryan O’Gorman) and Angel (Harrison Clark) and a performance art protest begins.

The ensemble cast gives a lively performance and pitch-perfect renditions of classic musical numbers. The simple, yet effective, staging provides the perfect backdrop without ever distracting from the hard-hitting lives of each individual. Whilst the story may be 20 years old and set firmly in the 90s the message is still relevant, savour every day, don’t get bogged down by material goods or wealth, live from one day until the next and most importantly, love one another.

Rent carries real weight with its subject matter, yet still somehow manages to be uplifting and inspiring. This upbeat and vibrant performance is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.

La Vie Boheme!

Tue 14 to Sat 18 February | Festival Theatre

Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes (including 20 minute interval)

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