It is also, and this is no backhanded compliment in so challenging a venue as the Charing Cross Theatre, technically immaculate: a fine testament to Chris Whybrow’s sound design

The sound design (Chris Whybrow) is nothing short of phenomenal, with every lyric by every actor clear as crystal

The musicality of the show is to die for. With rhythms that drive, harmonies and key changes in just the right places, the cast and orchestra deliver a wonderful sound. Chris Whybrow has delicately integrated a lot of mics and instrument pickups. Never blasting, all beautifully balanced.”

As is so often the case, Chris Whybrow’s excellent sound design gives an overall impression far more lucid and appealing than many West End or touring musicals, which frequently suffer from muddy mixes and indistinct vocals. Here, in the fresh summer evening air, the voices are rightly foregrounded and showcased to their best advantage.

I cannot tell you how impressive the sound, light and staging is at what could be a tricky outdoor event. Second to the movement in this production is the band, sound and lights. The 9 piece orchestra sound so rich.The orchestra and sound drive this musical and the mixing could compete with any theatre on Broadway. Masterclass. Not easy outdoors. Bravo

The sound at times was extraordinary and the acoustics within the Kings, perfect for this show. Many plaudits must go to Chris Whybrow as the Sound Designer and Keith Strachan for the music production and arrangements, which were at times genius

The 3-piece band: Joe Atkin-Reeves, Callum White and Musical Director Chris Poon, sounded lush playing Francis Goodhand’s wonderful orchestral arrangements with Chris Whybrow’s Sound Design creating the perfect balance between band and voice.

This is a show that has invested as much in its production values as in its libretto (take a bow designers for set, light and sound Andrew Exeter and Chris Whybrow respectively) with Simon Lee’s 4-piece band, hidden atop the stage, making gorgeous work of the exciting score.

crystal clear sound design from Chris Whybrow delivers a truly atmospheric setting

Everything about this show is so good – the directing, choreography, set design, musical arrangements, script, cast, sound, operating. There isn’t a weak link anywhere

The whole cast really relish William Finn’s score and the songs sound great in the space.

The entire team act through song fantastically and truly bring out the best of the work, whilst, Chris Whybrow’s sound design highlights the strong vocal techniques which course through the cast

The small band under MD Richard John generates a fabulous, controlled sound.

Where it really excels is, of course, the music. The inclusion of a live band on stage is perfect, and they steal the show throughout. They are excellent, and I was so impressed with how they managed to capture a punk vibe without drowning out the vocals – perfect sound design!

The Thriller Live set design is by Jonathan Park. The terrific special effects come courtesy of The Twin FX Visual and are super complimented by Nigel Catmur’s electric lighting designs and sound to die for by sound designer Chris Whybrow.