"Out of Order" - Garrick Theatre Club
Fri, 10 Dec 2004, 04:49 pmLise1 post in thread
"Out of Order" - Garrick Theatre Club
Fri, 10 Dec 2004, 04:49 pmCongratulations to Director Fred Petersen, and the cast and crew of the Garrick Theatre's current production "Out of Order"!
From time to time, some of you may have read on these forums reviews from people who've made the 600kms trip from Perth to Kal, to enjoy our shows at the Goldfields Repertory Club... well.. this time, this "reppie from Kal" repaid the favour whilst on a recent trip to Perth, and I'm very glad I did!
This was my first visit to the Garrick and it was surely a most memorable one. No ifs, BUTTS (ahem) or maybes! (LOL)
Ray Cooney's "Out of Order" is a wonderful, rollicking little comedy which - as the program suggests - truly proves that you don't need a shovel to dig a hole for yourself!
Once you start one little lie to get yourself out of a sticky situation, you then have to back it up, and on .. and on.. it goes, with terrifyingly hilarious consequences!
Even if that means getting through just by the SKIN of your teeth : )
It would be pointless singling any one person out, because each member of this 10-strong cast seemed to truly relish their roles, and worked wonderfully *bouncing* off one another as the lies, confusion and alibis became bigger and better.
The audience truly loves "being in the know" at the expense of some of the characters, but just when you think you know what's going to happen next.... it all changes!
It was very clear that the players were enjoying themselves immensely, and were very comfortable with one another. (Oh and trust me, they do get *cosy* so it's just as well!)
They're also very comfortable in - and out - of costume! (Say no more....)
Fred Petersen obviously relishes comedy and farce, and knows just how to bring the best out of each of his characters, in fact, EXPOSING them to an appreciative audience, one might say.
Well done!
The Garrick was packed on Saturday night, and I believe there are very few seats left for the remaining performances. It's easy to see why! From very early on in the opening scene the laughs had kicked in, and before too long, there were belly laughs galore. And they BARELY subsided!
This is certainly the perfect type of show to wrap up another busy and successful year for a community theatre.
One of my major aims during this visit was to surprise one particular actor who didn't know I was in town, let alone coming along to the show. My mission was indeed successful, but I will say this... I wasn't the only one springing the SURPRISES that night.
However, I won't say any more than that, for to do so would be to spoil what is a truly great night out.
If you want the NAKED truth yourself, you'll have to try and beg, borrow or steal a ticket. That's if there are any left!
Congratulations again to Fred Petersen - and to Peter Clark, Peter Cross, Nyree Hughes, Buddy Clarke, David McGarr, Martin Lindsay, Joanne Graham, Cary Hudson, Alexandra Spargo and Melanie DeCull.
Also to the fabulous crew and the front of house staff at Garrick who made everyone feel so welcome. I certainly enjoyed and appreciated the theatre tour, and will definitely be back again in the future.
BREAK A LEG for the rest of the season.. and best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!
- Lisa van Oyen : )
From time to time, some of you may have read on these forums reviews from people who've made the 600kms trip from Perth to Kal, to enjoy our shows at the Goldfields Repertory Club... well.. this time, this "reppie from Kal" repaid the favour whilst on a recent trip to Perth, and I'm very glad I did!
This was my first visit to the Garrick and it was surely a most memorable one. No ifs, BUTTS (ahem) or maybes! (LOL)
Ray Cooney's "Out of Order" is a wonderful, rollicking little comedy which - as the program suggests - truly proves that you don't need a shovel to dig a hole for yourself!
Once you start one little lie to get yourself out of a sticky situation, you then have to back it up, and on .. and on.. it goes, with terrifyingly hilarious consequences!
Even if that means getting through just by the SKIN of your teeth : )
It would be pointless singling any one person out, because each member of this 10-strong cast seemed to truly relish their roles, and worked wonderfully *bouncing* off one another as the lies, confusion and alibis became bigger and better.
The audience truly loves "being in the know" at the expense of some of the characters, but just when you think you know what's going to happen next.... it all changes!
It was very clear that the players were enjoying themselves immensely, and were very comfortable with one another. (Oh and trust me, they do get *cosy* so it's just as well!)
They're also very comfortable in - and out - of costume! (Say no more....)
Fred Petersen obviously relishes comedy and farce, and knows just how to bring the best out of each of his characters, in fact, EXPOSING them to an appreciative audience, one might say.
Well done!
The Garrick was packed on Saturday night, and I believe there are very few seats left for the remaining performances. It's easy to see why! From very early on in the opening scene the laughs had kicked in, and before too long, there were belly laughs galore. And they BARELY subsided!
This is certainly the perfect type of show to wrap up another busy and successful year for a community theatre.
One of my major aims during this visit was to surprise one particular actor who didn't know I was in town, let alone coming along to the show. My mission was indeed successful, but I will say this... I wasn't the only one springing the SURPRISES that night.
However, I won't say any more than that, for to do so would be to spoil what is a truly great night out.
If you want the NAKED truth yourself, you'll have to try and beg, borrow or steal a ticket. That's if there are any left!
Congratulations again to Fred Petersen - and to Peter Clark, Peter Cross, Nyree Hughes, Buddy Clarke, David McGarr, Martin Lindsay, Joanne Graham, Cary Hudson, Alexandra Spargo and Melanie DeCull.
Also to the fabulous crew and the front of house staff at Garrick who made everyone feel so welcome. I certainly enjoyed and appreciated the theatre tour, and will definitely be back again in the future.
BREAK A LEG for the rest of the season.. and best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!
- Lisa van Oyen : )