Today began. At 10am with “Toast.” Great set, great choreography, great cooking (yes they cooked on stage), some excellent acting, and, unfortunately, a completely forgettable story. Just a string of events some tragic, some funny, that had nothing to hold them together. Way too long.
“The Greatest Play in the World” wasn’t; but it was a charming fairy tale. A bit too long and an ending, that if cut short, would have made the whole thing much stronger and showed that the play write had more respect for her audience. How would I like to be remembered in one single image or phrase? I’m not completely sure but I’m damn sure I would not want to pick from her list of suggestions. Just ask the question and let us decide as we are walking out after the show. What a wonderful topic to discuss over drinks.
“On the Exhale” A piece about gun violence in America. Good acting – one woman show. But do I need to hear more of this? Rather preaching to the choir in this gun adverse country. It allows the UK audience to feel superior – which they are – but does anyone feel more attuned to the issue after the play? No, this American was just sad and tired.
Four stand up comedy events Thursday and Friday stay tuned….
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