I Could Take My Gun Out And Shoot You

When I first heard about this play I must admit I had the usual expectations of a cliche ridden, predictable production dealing with gay issues that had been dealt with ad nauseum. The issues in this play are perhaps not new but what is different and compelling about this particular production is the way in which these issues are played out on stage thanks to an effective script which is pretty `spot on' and a cast of extremely promising actors. Rarely have I been to a performance where I if I didn't feel like I was part of it, I wanted to because the message of this play was clearly projected to the audience in a dramatic yet unpretentious way.

It has comedy, tragedy and mostly it's movement and timing is flawless. The cast gave excellent performances but for me, the standout performaces were Kirk, whose voice projection and facial expressions were engaging and believable, Tweed Harris, whose small role was one which gave the whole story a certain depth and of course the character those of us who have already seen the play, have come to know and love, Snap - played by James Robertson Harley. This character is immediately identifiable; colorful, funny and yet vulnerable. He makes you laugh and he also makes you realise that no matter who and what we are, we're just human beings.

Do yourselves a favour and go see this play. You will come away feeling like you've experienced a part of other people's lives which, in many ways, is so relevant to your own.