As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular rock musical about a child’s dream of trains hits Singapore this month, Gwen Pew gets three of the star engines to introduce themselves.
5 Nov 2013:
Greaseball (played by Jamie Capewell)
The look ‘I’m an Elvis lookalike with a massive dark quiff, shoulder pads like an American footballer, and very bulky in the muscle department. I also sport a headband with the Union Pacific [Railroad] logo on it and wear black, yellow and red.’
Personality ‘A bit of a show-off who loves himself and is king of the locker room. Charming and loveable, but little thick too… I also have a dark side and will do anything to win!’
Motto ‘Win, win, win!’
Best moves ‘Spinning, jumping [over fellow trains], riding ramps, lifting girls and lots more.’
Electra (played by Mykal Rand)
The look ‘I’m Electra, the engine of the future. My body is red, blue and silver. I have an electronic heartbeat on my chest and a Mohican that lights up. My face is very glittery.’
Personality ‘I’m very mischievous and dangerous when I don’t get my way. I’m a total control freak and I love myself.’
Motto ‘Electricity is taking charge!’
Best moves ‘My spins.’
Rusty (played by Kristoffer Harding)
The look ‘My main colour is orange – the colour of rust! I have a steam coal-burner on my back that keeps me going.’
Personality ‘Bouncy, lively, friendly guy – happy chappy.’
Motto ‘Bounce back and believe!’
Best moves ‘180-degree flips and tricks on the ramps.’
GWEN PEW 