a clockwork orange
Thu, 11 Jan 2001, 11:33 pmWalter Plinge4 posts in thread
a clockwork orange
Thu, 11 Jan 2001, 11:33 pmDecades after the film was made, the shock and horror of the script could easily have been lost, but with Jen Moffat's skilled handling and an excellent intimate venue (the Amplifier Bar) the show really took off.
It opens with the introduction of the main characters who are genuinely disturbing. The manic Alex, played superbly throughout by Mark Storen, oused terror and hate from every pore. His hanger-on, the character of Pete (Thomas Milton) the mentally deficient who had to be restrained on a leash was faultless.
Mike Fincham and Kingsley Judd (one of Perth's golden talents, yet very rarely seen - why?) played many parts, with plenty of variety in the characterisation.
Claire Hoopper, who has proved her ability in the lighter genres, made the sick Dr Brodsky 'gloat'.
The rest of the cast, Renee, Angelique, Lucy, Adam and the producer / narrator Gibson did an excellent job of keeping the pace going, as did the appropriate lighting and music from Vellocet.
Congratulations to all. Find time to see this production.
It opens with the introduction of the main characters who are genuinely disturbing. The manic Alex, played superbly throughout by Mark Storen, oused terror and hate from every pore. His hanger-on, the character of Pete (Thomas Milton) the mentally deficient who had to be restrained on a leash was faultless.
Mike Fincham and Kingsley Judd (one of Perth's golden talents, yet very rarely seen - why?) played many parts, with plenty of variety in the characterisation.
Claire Hoopper, who has proved her ability in the lighter genres, made the sick Dr Brodsky 'gloat'.
The rest of the cast, Renee, Angelique, Lucy, Adam and the producer / narrator Gibson did an excellent job of keeping the pace going, as did the appropriate lighting and music from Vellocet.
Congratulations to all. Find time to see this production.
Walter PlingeThu, 11 Jan 2001, 11:33 pm
Decades after the film was made, the shock and horror of the script could easily have been lost, but with Jen Moffat's skilled handling and an excellent intimate venue (the Amplifier Bar) the show really took off.
It opens with the introduction of the main characters who are genuinely disturbing. The manic Alex, played superbly throughout by Mark Storen, oused terror and hate from every pore. His hanger-on, the character of Pete (Thomas Milton) the mentally deficient who had to be restrained on a leash was faultless.
Mike Fincham and Kingsley Judd (one of Perth's golden talents, yet very rarely seen - why?) played many parts, with plenty of variety in the characterisation.
Claire Hoopper, who has proved her ability in the lighter genres, made the sick Dr Brodsky 'gloat'.
The rest of the cast, Renee, Angelique, Lucy, Adam and the producer / narrator Gibson did an excellent job of keeping the pace going, as did the appropriate lighting and music from Vellocet.
Congratulations to all. Find time to see this production.
It opens with the introduction of the main characters who are genuinely disturbing. The manic Alex, played superbly throughout by Mark Storen, oused terror and hate from every pore. His hanger-on, the character of Pete (Thomas Milton) the mentally deficient who had to be restrained on a leash was faultless.
Mike Fincham and Kingsley Judd (one of Perth's golden talents, yet very rarely seen - why?) played many parts, with plenty of variety in the characterisation.
Claire Hoopper, who has proved her ability in the lighter genres, made the sick Dr Brodsky 'gloat'.
The rest of the cast, Renee, Angelique, Lucy, Adam and the producer / narrator Gibson did an excellent job of keeping the pace going, as did the appropriate lighting and music from Vellocet.
Congratulations to all. Find time to see this production.
Walter PlingeFri, 12 Jan 2001, 03:04 pm
RE: a clockwork orange
>Congratulations to all. Find time to see this production.
Not for me........the subject matter is too off putting. Does anyone else feel this way? I will not go to see horror movies and ditto for 'horror' plays. I found the book way too disturbing.
Not for me........the subject matter is too off putting. Does anyone else feel this way? I will not go to see horror movies and ditto for 'horror' plays. I found the book way too disturbing.
Walter PlingeSun, 14 Jan 2001, 02:03 pm
RE: a clockwork orange
I doubt there would be much I could say to change your opinion but I'm sure the Director and cast don't think they are putting on a "Horror play".
Though I am hesitant to start a huge debate about this, A Clockwork Orange is so much more thematically than random acts of violance and "off putting" actions done by the characters. I personally prefer the play to the film, for it's use of images and suggestion of events as opposed to the celuloid reality of the film
Confronting? Certainly but this excellent adaption by Jen Moffat never uses confrontation purely for the sake of it and the constant musical interludes provide a safety valve for any of the more unsavourary aspects of the story.
If this production is a Horror play then so is King Lear, Equus and every Greek tragedy and none of them are as damn funny as this production is!
And congratulations to Shakespearience for having a self funded return season in a venue which has never had live theatre in before!
Cheers
Dave Ryding
Though I am hesitant to start a huge debate about this, A Clockwork Orange is so much more thematically than random acts of violance and "off putting" actions done by the characters. I personally prefer the play to the film, for it's use of images and suggestion of events as opposed to the celuloid reality of the film
Confronting? Certainly but this excellent adaption by Jen Moffat never uses confrontation purely for the sake of it and the constant musical interludes provide a safety valve for any of the more unsavourary aspects of the story.
If this production is a Horror play then so is King Lear, Equus and every Greek tragedy and none of them are as damn funny as this production is!
And congratulations to Shakespearience for having a self funded return season in a venue which has never had live theatre in before!
Cheers
Dave Ryding
Walter PlingeTue, 16 Jan 2001, 01:02 pm
RE: a clockwork orange
Ditto with David on this one.
This production IS NOT a blood and guts horror play. It is an extremely frightening crtitique of society presented within a highly theatricalised context.
The group's vision of this piece has produced a tremendously strong and clever example of entertainment with a bite.
I would advise you to drop any preconceptions (and concerns) about what it might be like and go and see it. You wont be disappointed. I saw the season at the Fuel bar and was bowled over by it.
This production IS NOT a blood and guts horror play. It is an extremely frightening crtitique of society presented within a highly theatricalised context.
The group's vision of this piece has produced a tremendously strong and clever example of entertainment with a bite.
I would advise you to drop any preconceptions (and concerns) about what it might be like and go and see it. You wont be disappointed. I saw the season at the Fuel bar and was bowled over by it.