Scent Tales
Wed, 29 June 2011, 08:27 amGordon the Optom2 posts in thread
Scent Tales
Wed, 29 June 2011, 08:27 am‘Scent Tales’ is based on the story ‘The Smell of Soup and the Sound of Money’ written by Turkish writer and trickster, Nasreddin Hodja. The concept has been superbly developed by Alexis Davis, Georgia King, Corinne Davies and Mischa Ipp. This hilarious one-hour tale is presented in the fond memory of Alexis Davis, by her friends in the Little Y Theatre Co. and is performed at The Blue Room Main Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge nightly until Saturday 16th July. All shows at 8.30 pm.
A charming young girl (Georgia King), who is a slice short of a loaf, sings a few ‘lavender’ notes, then explains the theory behind synaesthesia, before introducing us to this enchanting baker’s tale. She introduces two sisters, one of whom rises at four each morning (Rhoda Lopez)works exceptionally hard all day in her bakery but has little to show for her toil. The other (Mischa Ipp) seems to cruise through life, reaping the benefits with little input and yet is loved by everyone. Naturally there develops a bitter sibling rivalry.
There are flash backs to when these women were children and how they visited their Grandmother after school, hoping to get a piece of her divine Love Bread – a bread like no other. Only Grandma has the recipe, their fear is will the formula and technique die along with the old lady? Where does the malapropistic judge fit into the story?
The script for this family tale is superbly constructed, tightly written, with numerous puns and double-entendres. As this truly delightful play progresses, the gorgeous smell of freshly baked love bread wafts through the auditorium. Director Joanne Foley, who graduated in puppetry, has crammed this show with subtle fun.
The versatile rustic design of the baker’s shop was cleverly created by Monique Wajon, and softly lit in a warm glow, by lighting designer Joe Lui, operated by Demelza Rogers. Throughout the story, the soft music written by Sian Brown and played by Rebecca Bradley gives a homely tenderness.
It is a pity that this show is on so late, as it would be extremely popular with children. It has puppetry, children’s humour and a storyline to which they could easily relate. It would be an ideal subject to tour with. It is rare to find a story with so much love blended with dry humour – no doubt the rain that we are having at the moment is just Alexis crying with laughter.
The cast were magnificent, delightful and totally engrossing. This feel-good production must be a strong contender for the Blue Room’s most popular show of the year.
‘Scent Tales’ is based on the story ‘The Smell of Soup and the Sound of Money’ written by Turkish writer and trickster, Nasreddin Hodja. The concept has been superbly developed by Alexis Davis, Georgia King, Corinne Davies and Mischa Ipp. This hilarious one-hour tale is presented in the fond memory of Alexis Davis, by her friends in the Little Y Theatre Co. and is performed at The Blue Room Main Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge nightly until Saturday 16th July. All shows at 8.30 pm.
A charming young girl (Georgia King), who is a slice short of a loaf, sings a few ‘lavender’ notes, then explains the theory behind synaesthesia, before introducing us to this enchanting baker’s tale. She introduces two sisters, one of whom rises at four each morning (Rhoda Lopez)works exceptionally hard all day in her bakery but has little to show for her toil. The other (Mischa Ipp) seems to cruise through life, reaping the benefits with little input and yet is loved by everyone. Naturally there develops a bitter sibling rivalry.
There are flash backs to when these women were children and how they visited their Grandmother after school, hoping to get a piece of her divine Love Bread – a bread like no other. Only Grandma has the recipe, their fear is will the formula and technique die along with the old lady? Where does the malapropistic judge fit into the story?
The script for this family tale is superbly constructed, tightly written, with numerous puns and double-entendres. As this truly delightful play progresses, the gorgeous smell of freshly baked love bread wafts through the auditorium. Director Joanne Foley, who graduated in puppetry, has crammed this show with subtle fun.
The versatile rustic design of the baker’s shop was cleverly created by Monique Wajon, and softly lit in a warm glow, by lighting designer Joe Lui, operated by Demelza Rogers. Throughout the story, the soft music written by Sian Brown and played by Rebecca Bradley gives a homely tenderness.
It is a pity that this show is on so late, as it would be extremely popular with children. It has puppetry, children’s humour and a storyline to which they could easily relate. It would be an ideal subject to tour with. It is rare to find a story with so much love blended with dry humour – no doubt the rain that we are having at the moment is just Alexis crying with laughter.
The cast were magnificent, delightful and totally engrossing. This feel-good production must be a strong contender for the Blue Room’s most popular show of the year.
Scent Tales