Theatre 2009 Archives - Page 6 of 12 - One4Review
The Shade Ain’t right
August 8, 2009 | adminThis is the first play by Adiam Solomon, who has an Ethiopian background. It is an interesting take on racism. The setting is a dressing room in an American cabaret club during the Prohibition era. The main action is … Read More
Words With AL Kennedy
August 8, 2009 | adminI must admit it is with some trepidation I set out to write this review using ‘words’! The thoughts will I misuse them, will I upset them will I damage them and in my misuse harm or corrupt will … Read More
Chauntecleer & Pertelotte
August 8, 2009 | adminLive Wire Theatre Company’s production is an audacious venture. It is a bawdy sex romp and very funny. Dougie Blaxland has penned a play entirely in verse. He has taken Chaucer’s above mentioned cock and hen characters and woven … Read More
Gagarin Way
August 8, 2009 | adminGagarin Way is the first Theatre piece to be performed under The Stand Comedy Club banner. Performed by Will Andrews, Bruce Morton, Jim Muir and Phil Nichol, each mainly known for their stand-up work in various guises. They meet … Read More
Neville’s Island
August 8, 2009 | adminTim Firth’s very funny play is given a splendid interpretation by Sherbourne Theatre Company. Four executive types are on a company, team bonding, outward bound exercise but they become boat wrecked on a tiny island on Derwentwater in the … Read More
The Shadow Within
August 8, 2009 | adminThere are times when watching a play that the performance of members of the cast outstrips the quality of play. Nik Drake as David a Catholic priest and Marie Ruane as Jane give sterling performances but the storyline does … Read More
The World’s Wife
August 8, 2009 | adminBefore going to see ‘The Worlds Wife’ I was not aware of the writings of Carol Ann Duffy but as I am a fan of Linda Marlowe’s acting the show was placed on my Edinburgh Fringe Wish list. The … Read More
Chippendales: The Ultimate Girls Night Out Tour
August 8, 2009 | adminThe Ultimate Girls Night Out Tour It must be over 25 years since I saw the Chippendales, firstly in London then on tour in Scotland. So it was with some interest I joined a huge queue of females of … Read More
Heroin(e) For Breakfast
August 8, 2009 | adminI must admit this play didn’t originally make my shortlist, but I was persuaded to go and see it following recommendations by friends. Set in a dowdy rundown flat, Tommy, Craig McArdle, and his flatmate and ex- Chloe, Kirsty … Read More
Nun The Wiser
August 8, 2009 | adminTriona Adams’ account of her year training to be a Benedictine nun around ten years ago when she was 26 is fascinating and funny. The mid twenties can be an unsettling time for many individuals as they take stock … Read More
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