"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
NormaSun, 25 Mar 2001, 06:50 pm
Garrick 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
Walter PlingeWed, 28 Mar 2001, 01:08 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
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!
Walter PlingeThu, 29 Mar 2001, 07:36 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
I recommend this play to anyone who likes to see Theatre at its best. I went along to the Sunday performance with seven friends and we were all blown away by the quality of what we saw and heard. Congratulations to Norma and her cast and crew. I wont venture into knowledable critic mode, but the ability of the cast to keep the audience spellbound within the constaints of those chains was incredible. If you haven't seen it yet make sure you do.
Walter PlingeFri, 6 Apr 2001, 10:02 am
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
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.
Walter PlingeFri, 6 Apr 2001, 12:29 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
I just cancelled 3 tickets today (some friends doubled booked a dinner - how dare they). Call the Bookings Number 9379 9420 - quick!
LouiseCCFri, 6 Apr 2001, 01:17 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Well, what can I say? It was brilliant. Thrilling, spellbinding, emotional, draining - all of those and more. The contained energy of the actors, chained to the wall with only water bottles and each other as props, is enough to leave the audience exhausted!
If you want to see an excellent show - go and see this one. But you better hurry I think it's only on for 2 more nights.
It must be extremely demanding on the actors, the director, et al, but it is certainly well worth it. Great work everyone!
LouiseCC
Walter PlingeFri, 6 Apr 2001, 04:23 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Any chance of extending the season?
SarahSat, 5 May 2001, 12:54 pm
RE: "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"
Mark,
Sorry to post publicly, but I can't see your e-mail address. Can you e-mail me at stuandsarah@ozemail.com.au re review of Someone Who'll Watch Over Me. Thanks
Sorry to post publicly, but I can't see your e-mail address. Can you e-mail me at stuandsarah@ozemail.com.au re review of Someone Who'll Watch Over Me. Thanks