MUCH-LOVED musical Fiddler on the Roof arrived at Venue Cymru in Llandudno this week. Sitcom star Joe McGann plays the lead role of Jewish dairyman Tevye, who dreams of riches, respect and a quiet family life. The story tells of a Jewish village in Czarist Russia, where Tevye is doing his best to preserve tradition in the face of a changing world. But when Tevye’s daughters refuse the matchmaker’s advice and marry for love, he must choose between their happiness and his beloved traditions. Popular songs include Tradition, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and the irrepressible favourite If I Were a Rich Man. Actor Joe McGann said he was already looking forward to performing in North Wales and believed the show was more than just a musical. “I’ve never played in Llandudno but I’ve been there lots of times and I love walking around the town and Snowdonia. It is a lovely little theatre too. It should be fun and I’ve got relatives living not far away,” he said. “The show is about a guy trying to cope with change, there is a revolution going on in Russia, it is not a froth and feathers musical but a story, it is educational and does tell a lot of truth, because this guy (Tevye) copes with all the revolution and the changes. He has some great one-liners, and a real historic sense of humour. “If you compare it to the film then the play is much funnier, the film is sort of high on message and low on entertainment, but this is a very funny show – it has great characters and great comedy pieces, people come away thinking about things. It’ll make you laugh and make you cry, it is a proper musical which has got everything.” Fiddler on the Roof is showing until Saturday. Tickets priced between £19.50 and £29.50. For more information contact the box office on 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk. | 
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