Terry Pratchett's THE TRUTH
Wed, 2 Apr 2003, 12:29 pmDanny1 post in thread
Terry Pratchett's THE TRUTH
Wed, 2 Apr 2003, 12:29 pmHi All,
Here is a review of Unseen Theatre Company's production of "The Truth" from the Messenger Press in Adelaide.
You can find this review at
http://www.messenger.net.au/pulse as well.
Whodunnit in a wacky Pratchett world
THE TRUTH
Unseen Theatre Company
http://www.unseen.com.au
Bakehouse Theatre, Angas St, Adelaide
March 28 - April 12, 2003
Reviewed by Rod Lewis
Messenger Press, Adelaide, South Australia
http://www.messenger.net.au/pulse
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TERRY Pratchett's Discworld novels unveil the comical
antics of a fantasy world that rides through space on
the back of a giant turtle.
If you can't suspend your disbelief that far, this play
may not be for you.
But the popular British author is renowned for his
biting parodies.
Adapted by Stephen Briggs, The Truth is based on the
25th book in the Discworld series and this time takes
a poke at journalism.
Sam Priestly is a solid leading man as William de
Worde, editor of the Discworld's first newspaper, who
finds himself investigating a murder and learning the
difference between what people need to know and what
they want to know.
Playing the "Prints of Darkness", Bryan Ormond is a
riotously funny vampire photographer afraid of his
own flash.
Sean Venning and Nik Hargreaves are delightfully
quirky as two criminals in the thick of the murder
mystery, and Pamela Munt shines as the zombie lawyer
who hired them.
Stephanie Lively can do with more bite as Gaspode
the talking dog, taking a few notes off Emily
Moncrieff's wonderful mannerisms as fellow canine
Wuffles.
There's more to playing a dog then just getting
on all fours.
Several of the enthusiastic cast reprise their
roles from previous plays by this company including
George Leaman as Commander Vimes, Sally Fudge as dwarf
Cheery and Damien White as the Patrician.
With Melanie Munt now in WA, Michelle Cioffi takes
over the recurring role of werewolf Sergeant Angua,
giving a darker and stronger interpretation to the
part.
First time director Danny Sag takes this difficult
script in his stride, showing great promise.
He keeps the story moving at a decent pace and
makes excellent use of the limited acting area.
Blackouts are kept short by an efficient backstage
crew and a good selection of songs but, as with
most Unseen Theatre plays, a little more imagination
could see them reduced further.
Costumes by regular seamstresses Sharman Gilchrist
and Tania Prosdocimo are up to their usual high
standard.
Good, unearthly fun. And that's the truth.
~~~
Seeya. Danny.
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Here is a review of Unseen Theatre Company's production of "The Truth" from the Messenger Press in Adelaide.
You can find this review at
http://www.messenger.net.au/pulse as well.
Whodunnit in a wacky Pratchett world
THE TRUTH
Unseen Theatre Company
http://www.unseen.com.au
Bakehouse Theatre, Angas St, Adelaide
March 28 - April 12, 2003
Reviewed by Rod Lewis
Messenger Press, Adelaide, South Australia
http://www.messenger.net.au/pulse
---------------------------------------------------
TERRY Pratchett's Discworld novels unveil the comical
antics of a fantasy world that rides through space on
the back of a giant turtle.
If you can't suspend your disbelief that far, this play
may not be for you.
But the popular British author is renowned for his
biting parodies.
Adapted by Stephen Briggs, The Truth is based on the
25th book in the Discworld series and this time takes
a poke at journalism.
Sam Priestly is a solid leading man as William de
Worde, editor of the Discworld's first newspaper, who
finds himself investigating a murder and learning the
difference between what people need to know and what
they want to know.
Playing the "Prints of Darkness", Bryan Ormond is a
riotously funny vampire photographer afraid of his
own flash.
Sean Venning and Nik Hargreaves are delightfully
quirky as two criminals in the thick of the murder
mystery, and Pamela Munt shines as the zombie lawyer
who hired them.
Stephanie Lively can do with more bite as Gaspode
the talking dog, taking a few notes off Emily
Moncrieff's wonderful mannerisms as fellow canine
Wuffles.
There's more to playing a dog then just getting
on all fours.
Several of the enthusiastic cast reprise their
roles from previous plays by this company including
George Leaman as Commander Vimes, Sally Fudge as dwarf
Cheery and Damien White as the Patrician.
With Melanie Munt now in WA, Michelle Cioffi takes
over the recurring role of werewolf Sergeant Angua,
giving a darker and stronger interpretation to the
part.
First time director Danny Sag takes this difficult
script in his stride, showing great promise.
He keeps the story moving at a decent pace and
makes excellent use of the limited acting area.
Blackouts are kept short by an efficient backstage
crew and a good selection of songs but, as with
most Unseen Theatre plays, a little more imagination
could see them reduced further.
Costumes by regular seamstresses Sharman Gilchrist
and Tania Prosdocimo are up to their usual high
standard.
Good, unearthly fun. And that's the truth.
~~~
Seeya. Danny.
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