Matthew Bourne has become my new hero...having swept me off my feet with his all male "Swan Lake" and then with his tantalizing and provocative draw on Carmen, "The Car Man". I didn't even like ballet or musicals until a friend introduced me to all those heady Swans. But even moreso, I was completely captivated by the sweaty, steamy peek into "Harmony, USA" where "The Car Man" unfolds. Though all cast members were superb, Will Kemp literally took my breath away. His portrayal of Angelo was so exquisitely danced I felt I had crawled into his skin. He was/is brilliant not only as a dancer but an actor as well. (His first film 'Mindhunters' comes out early next year). Though it is dance theatre - so to speak - and some may not be comfortable at first with no dialogue, Will alone is so compelling as he evolves from a quiet, sexually confused, timid, sweet soul to a ... well I won't spoil it. But the transformation is so powerful you want to watch it over and over. It also makes me wish I lived in London to be able to see Bourne, Kemp and all the loyal 'Bourne' crew of dancers more frequently.
