FLIGHT OF THE DOVES is a warm-hearted Irish fable based on a popular novel. Things get off to a cracking and - personally, I found - shocking start, as we witness the plight of a brother and sister at the hands of their brutish stepfather. They're soon on the run, fleeing across a gorgeous Ireland full of rural charm and character, pursued by incompetent policeman and a sinister Ron Moody. There's a strong OLIVER! vibe here, with Artful Dodger Jack Wild still playing below his years and saddled beneath a ginger fright wig and Moody reprising his Fagin role. However, there's a lot of colour, a lot of action, a lot of song and a lot of comedy, and it all builds to a satisfying climax. It might be a bit twee for some viewers, but I enjoyed it.
Review of Flight of the Doves
