The Brick and the Rose *****
Tue, 24 June 2003, 09:10 pmGordon the Optom4 posts in thread
The Brick and the Rose *****
Tue, 24 June 2003, 09:10 pmSurely everyone has seen this American play, which has been described as the Mafia’s version of Dylan’s ‘Under Milkwood’. Some, like myself, may have seen both the 1999 and 2000 productions, but even if you have seen it a dozen times before, the latest interpretation of ‘The Brick and the Rose’ by director Adam Mitchell at the Blue Room is brilliant.
Gone are the dodgy American accents and the hamming up of the pathos, this production has many of the original cast blending beautifully together. There are no props, few lighting changes and simple black costumes for the whole cast who stand in a straight line for the whole play, sounds boring? Well the interaction and spot on timing between the cast – who even whilst talking ‘directly to each other’ were still all facing the audience the whole time.
I will not mention any individual member of the cast, nor any of the 40 odd characters that were played by them, but instead will comment on the superb casting. Everyone selected was at their best; they all worked tirelessly and must have been emotionally drained after this tragic story. Seen it before – well see it again – you will never see it better!
Gone are the dodgy American accents and the hamming up of the pathos, this production has many of the original cast blending beautifully together. There are no props, few lighting changes and simple black costumes for the whole cast who stand in a straight line for the whole play, sounds boring? Well the interaction and spot on timing between the cast – who even whilst talking ‘directly to each other’ were still all facing the audience the whole time.
I will not mention any individual member of the cast, nor any of the 40 odd characters that were played by them, but instead will comment on the superb casting. Everyone selected was at their best; they all worked tirelessly and must have been emotionally drained after this tragic story. Seen it before – well see it again – you will never see it better!
Gordon the OptomTue, 24 June 2003, 09:10 pm
Surely everyone has seen this American play, which has been described as the Mafia’s version of Dylan’s ‘Under Milkwood’. Some, like myself, may have seen both the 1999 and 2000 productions, but even if you have seen it a dozen times before, the latest interpretation of ‘The Brick and the Rose’ by director Adam Mitchell at the Blue Room is brilliant.
Gone are the dodgy American accents and the hamming up of the pathos, this production has many of the original cast blending beautifully together. There are no props, few lighting changes and simple black costumes for the whole cast who stand in a straight line for the whole play, sounds boring? Well the interaction and spot on timing between the cast – who even whilst talking ‘directly to each other’ were still all facing the audience the whole time.
I will not mention any individual member of the cast, nor any of the 40 odd characters that were played by them, but instead will comment on the superb casting. Everyone selected was at their best; they all worked tirelessly and must have been emotionally drained after this tragic story. Seen it before – well see it again – you will never see it better!
Gone are the dodgy American accents and the hamming up of the pathos, this production has many of the original cast blending beautifully together. There are no props, few lighting changes and simple black costumes for the whole cast who stand in a straight line for the whole play, sounds boring? Well the interaction and spot on timing between the cast – who even whilst talking ‘directly to each other’ were still all facing the audience the whole time.
I will not mention any individual member of the cast, nor any of the 40 odd characters that were played by them, but instead will comment on the superb casting. Everyone selected was at their best; they all worked tirelessly and must have been emotionally drained after this tragic story. Seen it before – well see it again – you will never see it better!
Walter PlingeThu, 26 June 2003, 11:03 am
Re: The Brick and the Rose *****
I too was at the opening night of the latest season last Tuesday and I was delighted to see my review of the 2000 season (published on this website) quoted in the program. Hope it does as well for you as it did for 'Frankenstein' last year !-).
I was also quite amazed at the realisation that, though they were all strangers to me in 2000, I had since seen many of the cast in other major productions, not to mention popping up all over the small screen. It certainly must have been a bumper crop at Curtin that year.
As for the performance - well, the ambience of the Blue Room studio is not quite the same as a packed Mojo's, but the play's power was certainly still there and then some. For sheer acting skill, this play is a must-see for all those still struggling through their BAs in Theatre, be it at Curtin, Murdoch or one of the others.
Keep those lovely comps coming, folks!
Thou spleeny tickle-brained bladder!
stinger@iinet.net.au
I was also quite amazed at the realisation that, though they were all strangers to me in 2000, I had since seen many of the cast in other major productions, not to mention popping up all over the small screen. It certainly must have been a bumper crop at Curtin that year.
As for the performance - well, the ambience of the Blue Room studio is not quite the same as a packed Mojo's, but the play's power was certainly still there and then some. For sheer acting skill, this play is a must-see for all those still struggling through their BAs in Theatre, be it at Curtin, Murdoch or one of the others.
Keep those lovely comps coming, folks!
Thou spleeny tickle-brained bladder!
stinger@iinet.net.au
Walter PlingeThu, 3 July 2003, 04:31 pm
Re: The Brick and the Rose *****
perhaps you should have recieved one for macca's......
Walter PlingeTue, 15 July 2003, 08:19 pm
Re: The Brick and the Rose *****
I'm no theatre critic and I'm not good reviewer either but i have to say that when i saw The Brick and that Rose i thought it was excellent! brilliant ideas! cant wait to see more plays at the Blue Room. Even my boyfriend liked it and i had to drag him there. keep up the great work!
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