Singin' in the Rain at Kilworth House

Well, that was a bit special.

On Friday night I went to Kilworth House in Leicestershire where they've built a charming open air theatre in the grounds of what was once the home for the High Sheriff of Leicestershire and is now a beautiful country house hotel.

I say 'open air'. The audience is completely under cover, as is the stage, but it's open to the elements so if it did rain or blow a gale you'd know about it.

On Friday the only water was on the stage and the only people who got wet were the performers and the first row of the audience as the dancers splashed around in man-made puddles.

The show was Singin' In The Rain and although I'm not a huge fan of Fifties musicials it was very enjoyable. According to The Stage:

The show never flags. It’s got glitz, glamour, high-speed tapping, big company numbers, a flamboyant orchestra and always something to catch the eye. 

That's a fair reflection of the show. The cast was excellent and the four lead actors were especially good.

Singin' In The Rain finishes tonight but there's an eclectic programme of events running through to early September.

If you've never been to Kilworth House it's worth a visit.