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Review: Temperatures soar at HMT as racy Rock of Ages sends audience wild

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Rock Of Ages. All images: Supplied by Aberdeen Performing Arts.

Blood pressure went collectively through the roof at His Majesty’s Theatre last night as one of the hottest shows in the UK arrived in town.

From leather and lingerie to air grabs and groupies, Rock of Ages was over two hours of indulgent raucous 80s rock and roll with plenty of laughter and innuendos thrown in for good measure.

As soon as the curtain lifted, the 800-strong crowd clapped, cheered and whistled their way through the high octane West End and Broadway smash hit musical.

Through the medium of risque dance moves and incredible vocals, Rock of Ages tells the story of small-town girl Sherrie, played by the excellent Gabriella Williams, an aspiring actress who takes a bus from Kansas to the world-renowned Sunset Strip in California in a bid to make a name for herself.

She meets love interest Drew, played by the equally talented Sam Turrell, who gets her a job as a waitress at the Bourbon Room, which is under threat of closure due to German developers wanting to demolish the entire Strip.

Aberdeen was ready to rock at HMT last night.

Coronation Street star

A world away from his days as the hapless Curly Watt, the iconic character he played in ITV soap Coronation Street, actor Kevin Kennedy is perfectly cast as the ageing bar owner Dennis Dupree.

Belting out classics like Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ and I Wanna Rock by Twisted Sister, Kevin’s gravelly voice was a long way from the Rovers Return.

Together with an endless stream of rock and roll hits and raunchy dance moves, the excitement among the audience was palpable.

The show was full of energy from start to finish.

There was even time for audience interaction when Lonny the narrator, played by the brilliant Tim Oxbrow, took a shine to Pauline on the front row.

Full of uplifting tunes, incredible choreography and sensational singers, it’s no surprise that the entire theatre rose to their feet to give a standing ovation for the amazing cast.

If you fancy an evening of good old fashioned rock and roll and everything in between then this is the show for you.

Rock of Ages is at Aberdeen’s HMT until Saturday February 18. Tickets can be purchased here.

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