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Lysistrata

Fri, 7 Dec 2007, 07:49 am
Gordon the Optom6 posts in thread
‘Lysistrata’ loosely based on the Aristophanes' play, is produced by the Entertainment Factory (a private theatre school?) and is showing at the Rechabites Hall, Northbridge at 8.00 pm until Saturday 8th December. No programme or cast list so please forgive errors.

In the Athenian / Peloponnesian Wars, the women fed up with their men going off to battle and leaving their families behind, unite under Lysistrata (Nicola Cove) in withdrawing the supply of lovemaking. Or no piece without peace. The women became as frustrated as the men – especially Cleonice (Georgia Williams) one of the most aggravated sought various modes of relief.

Over the past decade this classic Greek play has been changed many times. A couple of years ago Stephen Lee developed a contemporary version. The anti Middle East war supporters brought out a read for peace version; now we have the Benny Hill does ‘Lysistrata’ version. The pantomime script, quite funny at times e.g. when being paid one Greek said 'Athenian Express - that will do nicely!' - is acted out by the young cast with energy and enthusiasm. Whilst being the most modest Lysistrata that I have seen, it is probably the most bawdy.
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Gordon the OptomFri, 7 Dec 2007, 07:49 am
‘Lysistrata’ loosely based on the Aristophanes' play, is produced by the Entertainment Factory (a private theatre school?) and is showing at the Rechabites Hall, Northbridge at 8.00 pm until Saturday 8th December. No programme or cast list so please forgive errors.

In the Athenian / Peloponnesian Wars, the women fed up with their men going off to battle and leaving their families behind, unite under Lysistrata (Nicola Cove) in withdrawing the supply of lovemaking. Or no piece without peace. The women became as frustrated as the men – especially Cleonice (Georgia Williams) one of the most aggravated sought various modes of relief.

Over the past decade this classic Greek play has been changed many times. A couple of years ago Stephen Lee developed a contemporary version. The anti Middle East war supporters brought out a read for peace version; now we have the Benny Hill does ‘Lysistrata’ version. The pantomime script, quite funny at times e.g. when being paid one Greek said 'Athenian Express - that will do nicely!' - is acted out by the young cast with energy and enthusiasm. Whilst being the most modest Lysistrata that I have seen, it is probably the most bawdy.
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Walter PlingeFri, 7 Dec 2007, 04:01 pm

hmmm, i have never seen it

hmmm, i have never seen it done before, just read the play, i loooved the interpretation of the greek chorus into the backup dancers thing. And bawdy did make it somewhat easier for me to relate to :o) if any of the cast are reading, especially whoever did the props, i am dying to know how you made that great head thing on lysistrata? i would even think about buying it off you, it is so great. If you post back here i will check back and would be excited if i could learn to make/acquire this great headpiece.
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drueFri, 7 Dec 2007, 11:06 pm

Lysistrata

Hey there, Thanks heaps for coming and seeing our show! We really appreciate it :) ...and the headpiece was actually just something we found in an old props box!
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Walter PlingeSat, 8 Dec 2007, 03:07 pm

oh, what a bummer, it's so

oh, what a bummer, it's so cool, would love to make one but can't think how. anyway, nice work.
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drueSat, 8 Dec 2007, 05:17 pm

LAST NIGHT!

Sorry I couldn't be more help! Well, it's our last night so if anyone out there can tear themselves away from the chrissy pageant then come along and see our show!!!
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Walter PlingeSun, 9 Dec 2007, 06:07 pm

We had our final

We had our final performance last night and it went very well. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported us and we hope to see you all at future shows!!
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