The One Day of the Year **** 1/2
Sun, 25 Feb 2007, 11:14 amGordon the Optom2 posts in thread
The One Day of the Year **** 1/2
Sun, 25 Feb 2007, 11:14 amDirector Susan Hayward has tackled many different genres, and has once again succeeded beautifully with this drama based around various characters on Anzac Day 1962. She has realised the importance of getting the audience involved from the earliest stage, and so has an Anzac display in the entrance hall with a magnificent chalk drawing by Kim Shurman as the backdrop.
The set and backcloth were superb. The amount of detail in the set and props, to create the atmosphere of this blue collar household is amazing. Chris Barber’s tune (although it was actually Monty Sunshine who played – Chris was ill that day) ‘Petite Fleur’ confirmed the era.
The play features the father, a hard working staunch Aussie (brilliantly portrayed by Tim Prosser) who is totally lacking in self-esteem. With his wife (Frances Gordon) they have scrimped and saved to send their son (Peter Osborne) to University. The son meets and starts dating, an attractive and clever student (Cassie Vagliviello) in his class, who - unfortunately for the father - is several levels up the social scale. On visiting the home she finds their life style quaint and charming.
When Anzac Day arrives the father changes into a proud marcher. He has pride for one day of his year. The story is based on the way that several people view Anzac Day, with family friend, Wacka, a Veteran of two world wars (Peter Flanigan) having his say.
The story sounds trite, but I found it had a similar magic to ‘17th Doll’, The experienced cast were faultless and first time performer, 17 year old Peter, managed to cope well with a tricky part.
The lighting was used wisely although the microphone could be dispensed with.
Director Susan Hayward has tackled many different genres, and has once again succeeded beautifully with this drama based around various characters on Anzac Day 1962. She has realised the importance of getting the audience involved from the earliest stage, and so has an Anzac display in the entrance hall with a magnificent chalk drawing by Kim Shurman as the backdrop.
The set and backcloth were superb. The amount of detail in the set and props, to create the atmosphere of this blue collar household is amazing. Chris Barber’s tune (although it was actually Monty Sunshine who played – Chris was ill that day) ‘Petite Fleur’ confirmed the era.
The play features the father, a hard working staunch Aussie (brilliantly portrayed by Tim Prosser) who is totally lacking in self-esteem. With his wife (Frances Gordon) they have scrimped and saved to send their son (Peter Osborne) to University. The son meets and starts dating, an attractive and clever student (Cassie Vagliviello) in his class, who - unfortunately for the father - is several levels up the social scale. On visiting the home she finds their life style quaint and charming.
When Anzac Day arrives the father changes into a proud marcher. He has pride for one day of his year. The story is based on the way that several people view Anzac Day, with family friend, Wacka, a Veteran of two world wars (Peter Flanigan) having his say.
The story sounds trite, but I found it had a similar magic to ‘17th Doll’, The experienced cast were faultless and first time performer, 17 year old Peter, managed to cope well with a tricky part.
The lighting was used wisely although the microphone could be dispensed with.
Well Done