“Last year Dominic Ferris and Martin Milnes took to the stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, performing as part of Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Gala, to “polite applause”. However, five minutes and thirty-three Sondheim numbers later the audience were on their feet. Following the release of a filmed version of the medley which has already been watched by thousands, last weekend the duo took to the St James Studio.
Performing a variety of material from the Great British and American musical theatre songbooks, the concert showcased the remarkable talents of both performers. Ferris is an extraordinary pianist with smooth, gentle vocals whilst Milnes has two extraordinary voices – his tenor voice as well as his crystal clear soprano voice (the jaw of a girl sat near me fell to the ground each time Milnes effortlessly soared into his soprano range). Both have quirky personalities and performed with great charm and confidence.
Without doubt the highlight of the show was their West End Medley which saw fifty songs from current West End musicals being performed in just five minutes. The level of creativity and musical expertise was astounding – within the medley contrasting songs were mashed together superbly …
Needless to say, Ferris and Milnes are the most exciting musical theatre double act to be discovered in years. There is something special about these two – they are definitely worth keeping an eye on (and make sure you watch their Sondheim medley, it is insane!).”
“ ‘THE ENTIRE SCORE OF WEST SIDE STORY IN 8 MINUTES’. BRILLIANT IN EVERY WAY”
“STUNNING MUSIC AND CROWD-PLEASING MEDLEYS WHICH REALLY DO CATER TO EVERYONE”
“SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY”
“A THEATRICAL FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH”
“SIMPLY ADDICTIVE … I WAS LAUGHING, SMILING AND AT ONE POINT CRYING, ALL THE WAY THROUGH … THEY HAD AN UNCANNY ABILITY TO JUST ENTHRAL … THE SHOW IS LIKE AN ARM FULL OF PROZAC!”
“Hilarious”
“The biggest reception of the night was earned by Ferris & Milnes … Look out for these two …”
“The unarguable surprise sensation of the evening”