A Disappearing Act
Wed, 4 May 2011, 08:38 amGordon the Optom1 post in thread
A Disappearing Act
Wed, 4 May 2011, 08:38 am‘A Disappearing Act’ was devised by Sarah McKellar and developed with the aid of the cast. Produced by the award winning, contemporary Duck House production team and Blue Room Theatre, this hour-long World Premiere is being performed in The Blue Room Studio Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge until Saturday 21st May, with all shows at 8.30 pm.
A radio announcer (Alissa Claessens), dressed in 1940’s style, enters clutching a mirror ball; the auditorium bursts into a myriad of sparkling lights. She places it down and starts to mime superbly to the lively trumpet accompaniment and the vocals of this era’s record.
A young girl dressed in pink (Gita Bezard) hugs a heart shaped box. She goes on to tell us of her two friends, and how they have had the perfect love relationship for 25 years. This is a bond that she envies, and hopes to achieve some day with her beloved boyfriend (Fran Middleton). However when he doesn’t meet her standards then a drastic decision needs to be taken.
We experience the disasters of love, broken relationships, reunions, and finally the dramatic choice that has to be made for the relationship to continue.
Over the past four years this company has come up with some wonderful ideas and scripts, always developed with an abundance of lateral thinking, and then delivered in a special way. Here we have the joys and tragedies of love, blended with an abundance of humour. Very well directed by Kathryn Osborne, this team just glows. The music ranges from the smoochie 40’s, to Bryan Ferry’s raunchy ‘Chain Reaction’. You think you have seen table dancing – here is a new approach. The additional choreography by Alice Lee Holland adds to the fun and enjoyment. Topped off with well-considered lighting by Karen Cook.
A skilfully developed piece, professionally presented with sensitivity and laughs.
A radio announcer (Alissa Claessens), dressed in 1940’s style, enters clutching a mirror ball; the auditorium bursts into a myriad of sparkling lights. She places it down and starts to mime superbly to the lively trumpet accompaniment and the vocals of this era’s record.
A young girl dressed in pink (Gita Bezard) hugs a heart shaped box. She goes on to tell us of her two friends, and how they have had the perfect love relationship for 25 years. This is a bond that she envies, and hopes to achieve some day with her beloved boyfriend (Fran Middleton). However when he doesn’t meet her standards then a drastic decision needs to be taken.
We experience the disasters of love, broken relationships, reunions, and finally the dramatic choice that has to be made for the relationship to continue.
Over the past four years this company has come up with some wonderful ideas and scripts, always developed with an abundance of lateral thinking, and then delivered in a special way. Here we have the joys and tragedies of love, blended with an abundance of humour. Very well directed by Kathryn Osborne, this team just glows. The music ranges from the smoochie 40’s, to Bryan Ferry’s raunchy ‘Chain Reaction’. You think you have seen table dancing – here is a new approach. The additional choreography by Alice Lee Holland adds to the fun and enjoyment. Topped off with well-considered lighting by Karen Cook.
A skilfully developed piece, professionally presented with sensitivity and laughs.