"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"
Fri, 6 Apr 2001, 10:02 amWalter Plinge
A must see. This is absolutely rivetting stuff that you shouldn't miss. If it's sold out - and only this weekends performances remain - then beg, borrow or steal a ticket.
The demands on the actors are extreme. They remain on stage throughout the whole of their performance (even through the interval you believe that they haven't left the cell). They are confined to one cell within which they are chained to the wall - further restricting movement.
To keep an audience wholly absorbed within these restrictions is a huge ask and, with all credit to the director, the actors manage just that - seemingly without effort. With characterisations requiring the hieghts of comedy and the depths of depression the performers have their audience eating from the palms of their hands - totally connected to what is happening.
I defy anyone to leave the theatre after this production and claim they were not deeply moved by what has just transpired.
Kudos to all. Acting, directing, set design - excellent.
The demands on the actors are extreme. They remain on stage throughout the whole of their performance (even through the interval you believe that they haven't left the cell). They are confined to one cell within which they are chained to the wall - further restricting movement.
To keep an audience wholly absorbed within these restrictions is a huge ask and, with all credit to the director, the actors manage just that - seemingly without effort. With characterisations requiring the hieghts of comedy and the depths of depression the performers have their audience eating from the palms of their hands - totally connected to what is happening.
I defy anyone to leave the theatre after this production and claim they were not deeply moved by what has just transpired.
Kudos to all. Acting, directing, set design - excellent.