Cloudstreet ****
Mon, 3 Apr 2006, 05:47 pmGordon the Optom52 posts in thread
Cloudstreet ****
Mon, 3 Apr 2006, 05:47 pmCloudstreet is a very well known story, the ‘Under Milkwood’ of WA, so it was bound to be a big challenge for the director and cast to do it justice. I know some of your members don’t like reviews when the show has closed, but it seems a shame that such a brilliant play has been given no feedback on your site.
I won’t go into detail, but the whole cast worked together well, thanks to excellent directing by Jenny Davis; they kept the flow and interest up for the whole three hours. All the emotions were covered well.
The lighting was clever and effective, the costumes brought back memories of the era and the set, although simple was all that was required.
Congratulations must go to Claudio Girardi for his portrayal of Fish.
Please see Green Room section on Theatre.asn about the venue.
Another Interpretation
Fri, 8 Sept 2006, 08:37 pmAnother inrepretation on the Fish and Oriel situation. Water - the River - if read with a Freudian reading is interpreted as the mothers womb so because Fish has been exposed to this and immersed in it - drowning - he comes back with no need for Oriel's attempted at maternal care. He already is embrassed by the mother - the river - hence why he wishes to return to the river.
I don't know how much sense that makes you anyone but it's just an interpretation.
~ Tari
The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.