Sweet Charity South Coast Choral and Arts Society TICKETS:  https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1653860 South Coast Choral and Arts Society presents Sweet Charity . Originally conceived for the stage by Bob Fosse, Sweet Charity has a book by Neil Simon and music and lyrics by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields, respectively. I'll start by stating that I don't like the script… I find it boring. But I look past the aspects that can’t be changed and focus on what has been created. The premise is simple: hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in 1960s New York City. In this exuberant, groovy and hilarious musical comedy, Charity tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself. This is what the programme says, and its graphic and logo reflect that description beautifully — then you enter the auditorium to find the set predominantly black, a stark contrast to the programme’s vibrant artwork and perceived expectations. Natalie Steve...