The Trial of Wild Gil Hiccup
Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 09:55 amGordon the Optom2 posts in thread
The Trial of Wild Gil Hiccup
Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 09:55 am‘The Trial of Wild Gil Hiccup’ written and directed by Johnny Grimshaw, is the latest production by A Lad In Sane at The Old Mill Theatre, South Perth. It is showing at 8.00 pm nightly until 26th April.
The scene is the Wild West at its wildest. Hiccup has killed 303 men and is now in court – the local saloon – where the audience jury is hearing the case against him. The evidence is presented to the Judge (Ray Condy) by the counsels for the prosecution (Tim Prosser) and the defence (Will Gawned). The Clerk of the Court (Niyat Berhan) also has a second backbreaking job, keeping the frustrated girls of the town satisfied.
The witnesses were a weird and varied bunch with amusing characters. The gorgeous randy twins (both played by Holly Wilson – good accents), the blind Eliza Monica Lewdwinski (congratulations to Phyllis Graham), Deputy Dorrg (good delivery and comedic style by Paris Romanis), Jacob Honeybee (John Flood) brought tears to one’s eyes, as he described his condition and the cure. The final witness was the Indian Chief (Sam Tirodkar) with a hilarious script.
Will this hardened criminal escape justice? The decision is with YOU the jury
About a year ago, Johnny brought us the very funny and successful ‘The Karaoke Twist’ now we have this ‘Carry-on’ style play. It is filled with jovial anachronisms, double-entendres by the score and many references to 60s and 70s music. Well known quotes are blended into the script, although the delivery of some of these quotations were a little flat, when a pantomime ‘boom boom’ delivery may have helped, as many were lost to the audience. The pace was slightly off at times and some minor script trimming required, but the writer already has this in hand.
The set, costumes, sound and lighting were well above average.
Extremely clever and funny, original style of script. A little rough at the edges but this will sort itself. Great characters captured well by the actors. If you are worried about political correctness and the odd lewd comment then this may not be for you. Really enjoyed it.
The scene is the Wild West at its wildest. Hiccup has killed 303 men and is now in court – the local saloon – where the audience jury is hearing the case against him. The evidence is presented to the Judge (Ray Condy) by the counsels for the prosecution (Tim Prosser) and the defence (Will Gawned). The Clerk of the Court (Niyat Berhan) also has a second backbreaking job, keeping the frustrated girls of the town satisfied.
The witnesses were a weird and varied bunch with amusing characters. The gorgeous randy twins (both played by Holly Wilson – good accents), the blind Eliza Monica Lewdwinski (congratulations to Phyllis Graham), Deputy Dorrg (good delivery and comedic style by Paris Romanis), Jacob Honeybee (John Flood) brought tears to one’s eyes, as he described his condition and the cure. The final witness was the Indian Chief (Sam Tirodkar) with a hilarious script.
Will this hardened criminal escape justice? The decision is with YOU the jury
About a year ago, Johnny brought us the very funny and successful ‘The Karaoke Twist’ now we have this ‘Carry-on’ style play. It is filled with jovial anachronisms, double-entendres by the score and many references to 60s and 70s music. Well known quotes are blended into the script, although the delivery of some of these quotations were a little flat, when a pantomime ‘boom boom’ delivery may have helped, as many were lost to the audience. The pace was slightly off at times and some minor script trimming required, but the writer already has this in hand.
The set, costumes, sound and lighting were well above average.
Extremely clever and funny, original style of script. A little rough at the edges but this will sort itself. Great characters captured well by the actors. If you are worried about political correctness and the odd lewd comment then this may not be for you. Really enjoyed it.