Sunday 5th July 2020
I have been downright desperate to watch Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Broadway smash-hit Hamilton since it arrived in the West End in 2017. Many failed attempts at buying tickets and a pandemic later, DisneyPlus’s film adaptation streaming this weekend was an opportunity I could not pass up, and I was not disappointed.
From beginning to end, Hamilton provided a crucial history lesson in a sensational, fascinating, utterly unique and genuinely cool way. Teaching us about the extraordinary life of Founding Father of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, every word has meaning, every number has heart and every performer reminds me why I love (and miss) theatre so deeply.
Ingenious rap battles combined with heart- exploding numbers, complimentary choreography and passion-fuelled acting tell the powerful tale of love, forgiveness and legacy in a stellar performance. The soundtrack will become your new favourite thing and the story will stay with you forever.
A revolutionary piece of theatre that is more prevalent now than ever. Whilst it cannot fill the devastating void left behind by live theatre, it is a great reminder of the importance of our industry and gives me hope for the day when I can see it live.
Watch Hamilton on DisneyPlus here: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ
Megan Hamer
DIGESTING DANCE 