"Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Sun, 25 Mar 2001, 06:50 pmNorma8 posts in thread
"Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Sun, 25 Mar 2001, 06:50 pmGarrick Theatre's latest production, directed by Norma Standing is another powerful play which demands much of both actors and audience. This was evident last night , full house and you could have heard a pin drop (apart from overhead Boeings)
The story line is 3 people, an American (Jarrad West) an Irishman (Jon Lloyd)and an Englishman (David McGarr) have been kidnapped by Lebanese terrorists and imprisoned in a room devoid of windows and with only the Bible and the Koran for reading matter. how do they cope?
Well, acting wise, magnificently. It was impossible to single out any one of the three but I have to say that David's look of anguish/terror/hope as he ends up beig the only one still imprisoned after one has been released and the other ?shot, ? released will stay with me for a long time.
So how do they cope. with humour and mutual support interspersed with anger at each other over often minor details. In spite of it's grim subject this play has many lighter moments interspersed with the fear and boredom of their captivity.
If you like a play which involves you in the action and to see three fine performances go and see Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
The story line is 3 people, an American (Jarrad West) an Irishman (Jon Lloyd)and an Englishman (David McGarr) have been kidnapped by Lebanese terrorists and imprisoned in a room devoid of windows and with only the Bible and the Koran for reading matter. how do they cope?
Well, acting wise, magnificently. It was impossible to single out any one of the three but I have to say that David's look of anguish/terror/hope as he ends up beig the only one still imprisoned after one has been released and the other ?shot, ? released will stay with me for a long time.
So how do they cope. with humour and mutual support interspersed with anger at each other over often minor details. In spite of it's grim subject this play has many lighter moments interspersed with the fear and boredom of their captivity.
If you like a play which involves you in the action and to see three fine performances go and see Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Wed, 28 Mar 2001, 01:08 pmWalter Plinge
Thankyou for your kind words! It is a challenge in the role of Edward or indeed the other two characters in maintaining the degree of characterisation (as mentioned by one audience member - thanks Les) particularly when there is nowhere to hide!
I have also been impressed with our audience and there ability to maintain the silence during some lengthy monologues - even coughs seem to have been surpressed! In additon to overhead Boeings we have also had the temptation to resist doing the Macarena overheard from the Disco next door on Friday!
Thanks to Norma Standing in casting me personally - I'm certainly looking forward to the last two thirds of the season. This play has given me a true appreciation of the mental effort involved dramatic performance.
I only wish I could see it!
I have also been impressed with our audience and there ability to maintain the silence during some lengthy monologues - even coughs seem to have been surpressed! In additon to overhead Boeings we have also had the temptation to resist doing the Macarena overheard from the Disco next door on Friday!
Thanks to Norma Standing in casting me personally - I'm certainly looking forward to the last two thirds of the season. This play has given me a true appreciation of the mental effort involved dramatic performance.
I only wish I could see it!