degree absolute
Mon, 27 May 2002, 05:42 pmNath12 posts in thread
degree absolute
Mon, 27 May 2002, 05:42 pmWho: Vagabond Theatre
What: DEGREE ABSOLUTE
Where: The Blue Room Theatre
I love it when theatre really makes you think. When it confronts your preconceived ideals and morals, shakes them about, and then says: now what do you think? I am still thinking about Degree Absolute, 3 days after seeing it.
The play is basically the interrogation of a prisoner. One held without charge or trial.
The ease with which Patrick Spicer and Paul Goddard work together was refreshing. Patrick portrayed Mr X (I'll call him that because I shouldn't say his name) the suspected terrorist with just the right mix of fear and resentment. Was he innocent? Or guilty? Or was that just not the point? Paul portrayed Alex, the "analyst", with just as much balance. Revealing both a zealot and man who truly cared for his friends.
The staging was very effective too, it's simplicity a contrast to the complex issue being debated.
There was a really interesting use of music and lighting to alter the mood in the theatre. It wasn't done in a particularly subtle way, more a non-naturalistic way - these things wouldn't normally change in a cell! But the effect was really good and didn't seem at all contrived.
I really think it's a play appropriate to our time, especially given the Federal Government's desire to change laws regarding detaining suspected "terrorists" without trial.
Well done Jo and co!
Cheers
Nath
What: DEGREE ABSOLUTE
Where: The Blue Room Theatre
I love it when theatre really makes you think. When it confronts your preconceived ideals and morals, shakes them about, and then says: now what do you think? I am still thinking about Degree Absolute, 3 days after seeing it.
The play is basically the interrogation of a prisoner. One held without charge or trial.
The ease with which Patrick Spicer and Paul Goddard work together was refreshing. Patrick portrayed Mr X (I'll call him that because I shouldn't say his name) the suspected terrorist with just the right mix of fear and resentment. Was he innocent? Or guilty? Or was that just not the point? Paul portrayed Alex, the "analyst", with just as much balance. Revealing both a zealot and man who truly cared for his friends.
The staging was very effective too, it's simplicity a contrast to the complex issue being debated.
There was a really interesting use of music and lighting to alter the mood in the theatre. It wasn't done in a particularly subtle way, more a non-naturalistic way - these things wouldn't normally change in a cell! But the effect was really good and didn't seem at all contrived.
I really think it's a play appropriate to our time, especially given the Federal Government's desire to change laws regarding detaining suspected "terrorists" without trial.
Well done Jo and co!
Cheers
Nath
Re: degree absolute
Thu, 30 May 2002, 06:20 pmObviously our dear Murray has been living in fair Busso for too long (that acidic Emu Export starting to sting your intestines yet - or does the flannel shirt keep them warm?)
What little Murray would have known, had he chosen to get off his bank-telling butt and dragged his alcohol-soaked carcass up to Perth to see the show, was that Degree Absolute (the play) IS actually based on the old 60's series The Prisoner (starring PATRICK McGoohan).
The last episode DID have the working title of Degree Absolute, but was not ultimately used, hence the reason the writer (do I have to tell you he's a Prisoner fan?) chose that title.
Degree Absolute, as a story, is loosely based on that final interrogation scene, but somewhat 'updated' for now.
So there you go, Muzza, you're not so smart after all. In fact, the only thing you're "onto" is that strangely-shaped vibrating device you bought from Club X last time you disgraced us with your presence.
Hugs and cuddles.
Patrick McSpicer
Thou venomed fool-born moldwarp!
What little Murray would have known, had he chosen to get off his bank-telling butt and dragged his alcohol-soaked carcass up to Perth to see the show, was that Degree Absolute (the play) IS actually based on the old 60's series The Prisoner (starring PATRICK McGoohan).
The last episode DID have the working title of Degree Absolute, but was not ultimately used, hence the reason the writer (do I have to tell you he's a Prisoner fan?) chose that title.
Degree Absolute, as a story, is loosely based on that final interrogation scene, but somewhat 'updated' for now.
So there you go, Muzza, you're not so smart after all. In fact, the only thing you're "onto" is that strangely-shaped vibrating device you bought from Club X last time you disgraced us with your presence.
Hugs and cuddles.
Patrick McSpicer
Thou venomed fool-born moldwarp!
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