The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada marks the West End debut for Georgie Buckland and I must say this won’t be the last we see of her. She gives the character a relatable, earnest charm but as the stakes rise so does she, a true leading lady. She does a fantastic job of capturing the glitz and the grind of the fashion world while giving a few nods to the poignant moments of self-discovery in Andrea’s journey. 

Rhys Whitfield plays her boyfriend Nate, the pair have great chemistry and the audiences are rooting for them even as Andrea lets the success go to her head. Amy Di Bartolomeo (Emily) is glamorous and sassy which is a part written for her, but as the show plays out we see a vulnerable side to her which shows her versatility as an actress, you can’t help but feel sorry for her as the story develops. Both Bartolomeo and Bucklands vocals are out of this world, rock/pop at its finest. 

Matt Henry (Nigel), Priestly’s right-hand man gives a heartfelt performance and sings from the heart with all the passion you’d expect from a true star. Finally, the queen bee herself Vanessa Williams.  Her portrayal of Miranda Priestly is legendary as she makes the part her own. Williams gives icy precision with each line, delivering the biting one-liners with such sharpness that you hear the audience gasp then snigger with every snide remark, but let’s face it that is what we are all here for. We also see a vulnerable side to her in Act II which is very much welcomed, showing there is a heart under the hard exterior and bravado.