Lost is my quiet ****1/2
Thu, 31 May 2007, 09:34 amGordon the Optom1 post in thread
Lost is my quiet ****1/2
Thu, 31 May 2007, 09:34 am‘Lost is my quiet’ by John Aitken, is presented by Prickly Pear Ensemble at the Blue room Studio in Northbridge at 6.30 pm Thursday and 9.00 pm Friday and Saturday. These are the last three days of a two-week run.
In a Singapore flat, successful author Jody Fielding (Ethan Tomas) is wallowing in his classical music as he seeks inspiration for his latest book. The new novel is about a seedier side of life. However being gay, Jody is not too au fait with the heterosexual goings-on of a brothel, so invites ex-hooker friend, Libbie (Kate McGinniskin) to move in and tell him of her past experiences.
Out of the blue, Jody’s old university lover Simon (Craig Fong) contacts him and asks if he can call around. Jody remembers Simon as being a little moody at Uni, but on the reunion rapidly finds that Simon is now positively schizophrenic. Or is he? Or could there be another reason for his very diverse ‘personalities’?
In the true Aitken tradition, this is a beautifully written play. It has twists and turns, suspense, natural dialogue, is a well structured and tightly written. John Aitken skilfully directed this play himself, and thanks to a brilliant cast obtained a thrilling show. Libbie’s part demanded a wide range of emotions, whilst Simon was angelic one minute and belligerent the next.
The set was quality and ‘lived in’ - how often do we see empty bookcases and basic furniture? Jo Marsh’s lighting had just the right level and colour temperature to achieve the desired mood.
I can strongly recommend any band of professional actors around the country – looking for a challenge - to put on this wonderful play. However, be warned, anything short of the tremendous expertise shown by this team could lose the whole effect.
This fantastic production deserved a far bigger audience than it had; perhaps the early 6.30 start was a problem. STRONGLY recommended for quality seeking audiences.
In a Singapore flat, successful author Jody Fielding (Ethan Tomas) is wallowing in his classical music as he seeks inspiration for his latest book. The new novel is about a seedier side of life. However being gay, Jody is not too au fait with the heterosexual goings-on of a brothel, so invites ex-hooker friend, Libbie (Kate McGinniskin) to move in and tell him of her past experiences.
Out of the blue, Jody’s old university lover Simon (Craig Fong) contacts him and asks if he can call around. Jody remembers Simon as being a little moody at Uni, but on the reunion rapidly finds that Simon is now positively schizophrenic. Or is he? Or could there be another reason for his very diverse ‘personalities’?
In the true Aitken tradition, this is a beautifully written play. It has twists and turns, suspense, natural dialogue, is a well structured and tightly written. John Aitken skilfully directed this play himself, and thanks to a brilliant cast obtained a thrilling show. Libbie’s part demanded a wide range of emotions, whilst Simon was angelic one minute and belligerent the next.
The set was quality and ‘lived in’ - how often do we see empty bookcases and basic furniture? Jo Marsh’s lighting had just the right level and colour temperature to achieve the desired mood.
I can strongly recommend any band of professional actors around the country – looking for a challenge - to put on this wonderful play. However, be warned, anything short of the tremendous expertise shown by this team could lose the whole effect.
This fantastic production deserved a far bigger audience than it had; perhaps the early 6.30 start was a problem. STRONGLY recommended for quality seeking audiences.