LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT By Simon Papson. A Midsumma event.
Wed, 29 Jan 2003, 10:40 amWalter Plinge2 posts in thread
LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT By Simon Papson. A Midsumma event.
Wed, 29 Jan 2003, 10:40 am Once upon a time, along time ago a nursery rhyme would have been the only form of entertainment once could experience. With the typical storyline being a lonely well educated brought up Princess searching for her beloved Prince Charming.
Well not much has changed. As part of the 2003 Midsumma Festival comes "Looking for Mr Right" by Simon Papson that deals with just that, looking for that charming Prince. Although the Princess is a gay man named James and the Prince is not one of those pathetic fairytale virgins that look as if they have a cucumber wedged up their arse. This Prince is but a sweet loving man named Troy played by Tim Long.
Papson who happens to be making his first 'big time' writing and directing debut has managed to create the idealistic journey of an everyday gay man in his search for Mr. Right.
With every great show comes a great cast and in this play the whole ensemble work tremendously well together. Though I would have to say that the ones who steal the show you wouldn't really expect to. As most would assume that the main character, James would, but alas he does not.
Clinton Ahearn who plays James' best gay friend and Renee Palmer, another freind in James' circle of friends ham it up so much on stage you'll be laughing off the edge of your seat. The good thing about this comedy duo working relationship is that they are true friends in real life, which really does help the magic of the show and add to their stage presence. Both of them really do blow you away the first moment you see them.
This show deserves a round of applause for its comical writing genious and its hysterically funny one-liners. But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago.
Having the play performed at The Cromwell Road Theatre has really given this piece the intimacy it really does need. Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox. Eat your heart out. Simon Papson is sure to be a huge success. Well done guys!
By Jason Triggs
jassy_jase@yahoo.com
I attended opening night on Thursday the 23rd Of January.
Well not much has changed. As part of the 2003 Midsumma Festival comes "Looking for Mr Right" by Simon Papson that deals with just that, looking for that charming Prince. Although the Princess is a gay man named James and the Prince is not one of those pathetic fairytale virgins that look as if they have a cucumber wedged up their arse. This Prince is but a sweet loving man named Troy played by Tim Long.
Papson who happens to be making his first 'big time' writing and directing debut has managed to create the idealistic journey of an everyday gay man in his search for Mr. Right.
With every great show comes a great cast and in this play the whole ensemble work tremendously well together. Though I would have to say that the ones who steal the show you wouldn't really expect to. As most would assume that the main character, James would, but alas he does not.
Clinton Ahearn who plays James' best gay friend and Renee Palmer, another freind in James' circle of friends ham it up so much on stage you'll be laughing off the edge of your seat. The good thing about this comedy duo working relationship is that they are true friends in real life, which really does help the magic of the show and add to their stage presence. Both of them really do blow you away the first moment you see them.
This show deserves a round of applause for its comical writing genious and its hysterically funny one-liners. But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago.
Having the play performed at The Cromwell Road Theatre has really given this piece the intimacy it really does need. Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox. Eat your heart out. Simon Papson is sure to be a huge success. Well done guys!
By Jason Triggs
jassy_jase@yahoo.com
I attended opening night on Thursday the 23rd Of January.
Walter PlingeWed, 29 Jan 2003, 10:40 am
Once upon a time, along time ago a nursery rhyme would have been the only form of entertainment once could experience. With the typical storyline being a lonely well educated brought up Princess searching for her beloved Prince Charming.
Well not much has changed. As part of the 2003 Midsumma Festival comes "Looking for Mr Right" by Simon Papson that deals with just that, looking for that charming Prince. Although the Princess is a gay man named James and the Prince is not one of those pathetic fairytale virgins that look as if they have a cucumber wedged up their arse. This Prince is but a sweet loving man named Troy played by Tim Long.
Papson who happens to be making his first 'big time' writing and directing debut has managed to create the idealistic journey of an everyday gay man in his search for Mr. Right.
With every great show comes a great cast and in this play the whole ensemble work tremendously well together. Though I would have to say that the ones who steal the show you wouldn't really expect to. As most would assume that the main character, James would, but alas he does not.
Clinton Ahearn who plays James' best gay friend and Renee Palmer, another freind in James' circle of friends ham it up so much on stage you'll be laughing off the edge of your seat. The good thing about this comedy duo working relationship is that they are true friends in real life, which really does help the magic of the show and add to their stage presence. Both of them really do blow you away the first moment you see them.
This show deserves a round of applause for its comical writing genious and its hysterically funny one-liners. But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago.
Having the play performed at The Cromwell Road Theatre has really given this piece the intimacy it really does need. Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox. Eat your heart out. Simon Papson is sure to be a huge success. Well done guys!
By Jason Triggs
jassy_jase@yahoo.com
I attended opening night on Thursday the 23rd Of January.
Well not much has changed. As part of the 2003 Midsumma Festival comes "Looking for Mr Right" by Simon Papson that deals with just that, looking for that charming Prince. Although the Princess is a gay man named James and the Prince is not one of those pathetic fairytale virgins that look as if they have a cucumber wedged up their arse. This Prince is but a sweet loving man named Troy played by Tim Long.
Papson who happens to be making his first 'big time' writing and directing debut has managed to create the idealistic journey of an everyday gay man in his search for Mr. Right.
With every great show comes a great cast and in this play the whole ensemble work tremendously well together. Though I would have to say that the ones who steal the show you wouldn't really expect to. As most would assume that the main character, James would, but alas he does not.
Clinton Ahearn who plays James' best gay friend and Renee Palmer, another freind in James' circle of friends ham it up so much on stage you'll be laughing off the edge of your seat. The good thing about this comedy duo working relationship is that they are true friends in real life, which really does help the magic of the show and add to their stage presence. Both of them really do blow you away the first moment you see them.
This show deserves a round of applause for its comical writing genious and its hysterically funny one-liners. But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago.
Having the play performed at The Cromwell Road Theatre has really given this piece the intimacy it really does need. Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox. Eat your heart out. Simon Papson is sure to be a huge success. Well done guys!
By Jason Triggs
jassy_jase@yahoo.com
I attended opening night on Thursday the 23rd Of January.
Walter PlingeFri, 31 Jan 2003, 08:42 am
Re: LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT By Simon Papson. A Midsumma event.
To whom it may concern,
I am sincerely sorry to inform you that I wrote this review without consulting with Simon Papson himself. When I was chatting to Simon after the show I misunderstood some ifformation he told me. The line in the review that goes:
"But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago." is actually incorrect. It should read, "But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself played the role of James to give this production the extra magic it has."
Sorry once again,
Jason Triggs.
jassy_jase@yahoo.com
I am sincerely sorry to inform you that I wrote this review without consulting with Simon Papson himself. When I was chatting to Simon after the show I misunderstood some ifformation he told me. The line in the review that goes:
"But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself only filled in the main role of James a week and a half ago." is actually incorrect. It should read, "But also due to the fact that Simon Papson himself played the role of James to give this production the extra magic it has."
Sorry once again,
Jason Triggs.
jassy_jase@yahoo.com