The Starting Stalls at Garrick
Sat, 3 Feb 2001, 02:48 pmNorma2 posts in thread
The Starting Stalls at Garrick
Sat, 3 Feb 2001, 02:48 pmFor sheer energy and vitality this one is a winner!
I saw the first night which had a few flat spots but the 'girls' exuberance more than compensated. Suzy (Shannon) was the highlight, where does she derive such fantastic energy and 'bounce' - must be all the coca-cola she consumes throughout the evening! She was nicely baslanced by the cool 'swedish' blond, Anna, (Carmen) dual-personality Maria/Marika, Dolores) and the aggressive Charley (Sarah).
Heather as Minnie, their 'sitter' gave a lovely sympathetic performance, it's the most difficult part in the play and not once did she falter in her characterisation of the old pro, now relegated to minding the 'house'.
Raelene as Madam Rosa looked stunning but did not seem to be quite at ease, it was first night and with more performances under her belt will settle into a more assured and aggresive portrayal. She needed more contrast between her portrayal of Madam and her friendship with Minnie.
Costumes were marvellous, full marks to the wardrobe person and the girls for being so at ease in "hooker gear".
An enjoyable evening with some marvellously bawdy humour, interspersed with pathos, and dare I say it, a few home truths?
IF you can get a ticket, don't miss it.
PS I wonder, did the lucky man who caught the the freebie ticket go round to the stage door afterwards??
I saw the first night which had a few flat spots but the 'girls' exuberance more than compensated. Suzy (Shannon) was the highlight, where does she derive such fantastic energy and 'bounce' - must be all the coca-cola she consumes throughout the evening! She was nicely baslanced by the cool 'swedish' blond, Anna, (Carmen) dual-personality Maria/Marika, Dolores) and the aggressive Charley (Sarah).
Heather as Minnie, their 'sitter' gave a lovely sympathetic performance, it's the most difficult part in the play and not once did she falter in her characterisation of the old pro, now relegated to minding the 'house'.
Raelene as Madam Rosa looked stunning but did not seem to be quite at ease, it was first night and with more performances under her belt will settle into a more assured and aggresive portrayal. She needed more contrast between her portrayal of Madam and her friendship with Minnie.
Costumes were marvellous, full marks to the wardrobe person and the girls for being so at ease in "hooker gear".
An enjoyable evening with some marvellously bawdy humour, interspersed with pathos, and dare I say it, a few home truths?
IF you can get a ticket, don't miss it.
PS I wonder, did the lucky man who caught the the freebie ticket go round to the stage door afterwards??
NormaSat, 3 Feb 2001, 02:48 pm
For sheer energy and vitality this one is a winner!
I saw the first night which had a few flat spots but the 'girls' exuberance more than compensated. Suzy (Shannon) was the highlight, where does she derive such fantastic energy and 'bounce' - must be all the coca-cola she consumes throughout the evening! She was nicely baslanced by the cool 'swedish' blond, Anna, (Carmen) dual-personality Maria/Marika, Dolores) and the aggressive Charley (Sarah).
Heather as Minnie, their 'sitter' gave a lovely sympathetic performance, it's the most difficult part in the play and not once did she falter in her characterisation of the old pro, now relegated to minding the 'house'.
Raelene as Madam Rosa looked stunning but did not seem to be quite at ease, it was first night and with more performances under her belt will settle into a more assured and aggresive portrayal. She needed more contrast between her portrayal of Madam and her friendship with Minnie.
Costumes were marvellous, full marks to the wardrobe person and the girls for being so at ease in "hooker gear".
An enjoyable evening with some marvellously bawdy humour, interspersed with pathos, and dare I say it, a few home truths?
IF you can get a ticket, don't miss it.
PS I wonder, did the lucky man who caught the the freebie ticket go round to the stage door afterwards??
I saw the first night which had a few flat spots but the 'girls' exuberance more than compensated. Suzy (Shannon) was the highlight, where does she derive such fantastic energy and 'bounce' - must be all the coca-cola she consumes throughout the evening! She was nicely baslanced by the cool 'swedish' blond, Anna, (Carmen) dual-personality Maria/Marika, Dolores) and the aggressive Charley (Sarah).
Heather as Minnie, their 'sitter' gave a lovely sympathetic performance, it's the most difficult part in the play and not once did she falter in her characterisation of the old pro, now relegated to minding the 'house'.
Raelene as Madam Rosa looked stunning but did not seem to be quite at ease, it was first night and with more performances under her belt will settle into a more assured and aggresive portrayal. She needed more contrast between her portrayal of Madam and her friendship with Minnie.
Costumes were marvellous, full marks to the wardrobe person and the girls for being so at ease in "hooker gear".
An enjoyable evening with some marvellously bawdy humour, interspersed with pathos, and dare I say it, a few home truths?
IF you can get a ticket, don't miss it.
PS I wonder, did the lucky man who caught the the freebie ticket go round to the stage door afterwards??
Walter PlingeSat, 10 Feb 2001, 09:41 pm
RE: The Starting Stalls at Garrick
I can only presume I saw the same night and can wholeheartedly agree with this review. It was an "in-your-face" evening which had great entertainment and vitality. A few unsure moments, yes, but not a distraction from the main drive of the performances. Well done.