Marloo's Season of One-Act Plays
Fri, 16 Sept 2011, 08:12 amGordon the Optom1 post in thread
Marloo's Season of One-Act Plays
Fri, 16 Sept 2011, 08:12 am‘Marloo One-Act Mini Season’ presented by the Darlington Theatre Players Inc, it is showing at the Marloo Theatre, Marloo Road, Greenmount. The performances start at 8.00 pm nightly until Saturday 17th September.
The Police Chief is an Easygoing Guy was written in 1900 by French playwright Georges Courteline, and the play is certainly showing its age. Courteline was one of the few authors to die on his birthday, another was Shakespeare.
This play was directed by Award Winning Director, Jean-Marie Pasquier.
To quote the programme ‘In the Roman Empire it's going to be totally insane in the commissioner's office. The police chief can't keep his calm when offenders as crazy as each other come to his office making all sorts of complaints.’
I have decided to refrain from reviewing this play.
The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs, an English author of short stories and novels who died about 70 years ago. This macabre story was published in 1902; the archaic script has been finely adapted and directed by Graham Sharpe.
At the turn of last century, in a run down house in Fulham, Herbert (David Seaman) is finishing a game of chess with his father (Ray Egan). His mother (Nerida Watson) laughs as her husband is yet again hammered, it has been a long time since her husband last had a bit of luck.
Herbert is preparing to set off for his nightshift at work, when a family friend, the one-armed war veteran, Sergeant Major Morris (Richard Milner), complete with medal on chest arrives out of the storm looking for a warm drink. He tells the family the tale of the dried up monkey’s paw that he carries around with him, and how it allows the owner three wishes. Having had his three, he now passes the paw onto the family.
Later the next day and envelope arrives in the post, fallowed hours later by a stranger (Graham Sharpe) – who could he be?
A very good little thriller in the style of ‘The Lady in Black’. A simple, but especially effective set, which along with the very good lighting and sound effects all combined to give a superb eerie chill to the play. Particularly high standard of acting.
This was the first play put on at the Marloo theatre more than 50 years ago.
A Detective's Wish a funny farce written and directed by WA’s own John H. Lewington (taking a rest from writing about ferret husbandry).
Having just come into some money, young Harry Limes (Daniel Buckle) a real Walter Mitty and detective aficionado, decides to set up his own Private Eye agency. As his old university friend, Sam (Neal Huxley) desperately tries to bring Harry’s imagination back down to ground level, there is a knock on the office door. It is the beautiful Gina Ho (Andrea Follington) wife of one of Perth’s mobsters, she wants to hire Harry to wipe out Maria (Leandra Sorgiovanni) the bitch that has been shagging* her husband, Chu Kwong Ho (Benedict Chau).
When Maria’s husband, Antonio (Stephen Koczian) leader of the opposing mafia arrives, will policeman DC Speeding (John McPherson) arrive in time to save poor Harry?
*I understand that a great debate went on as to whether there should be a language warning on the auditorium door because of this word.
A very funny farce, well acted with excellent timing and pace. The script could be tidied up a little in places. The style of writing was very like Johnny Grim’s work; perhaps the two could get together and advise each other. With the acting, Daniel led the way however everyone added their own little bit of magic to the play. Excellent.
The Police Chief is an Easygoing Guy was written in 1900 by French playwright Georges Courteline, and the play is certainly showing its age. Courteline was one of the few authors to die on his birthday, another was Shakespeare.
This play was directed by Award Winning Director, Jean-Marie Pasquier.
To quote the programme ‘In the Roman Empire it's going to be totally insane in the commissioner's office. The police chief can't keep his calm when offenders as crazy as each other come to his office making all sorts of complaints.’
I have decided to refrain from reviewing this play.
The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs, an English author of short stories and novels who died about 70 years ago. This macabre story was published in 1902; the archaic script has been finely adapted and directed by Graham Sharpe.
At the turn of last century, in a run down house in Fulham, Herbert (David Seaman) is finishing a game of chess with his father (Ray Egan). His mother (Nerida Watson) laughs as her husband is yet again hammered, it has been a long time since her husband last had a bit of luck.
Herbert is preparing to set off for his nightshift at work, when a family friend, the one-armed war veteran, Sergeant Major Morris (Richard Milner), complete with medal on chest arrives out of the storm looking for a warm drink. He tells the family the tale of the dried up monkey’s paw that he carries around with him, and how it allows the owner three wishes. Having had his three, he now passes the paw onto the family.
Later the next day and envelope arrives in the post, fallowed hours later by a stranger (Graham Sharpe) – who could he be?
A very good little thriller in the style of ‘The Lady in Black’. A simple, but especially effective set, which along with the very good lighting and sound effects all combined to give a superb eerie chill to the play. Particularly high standard of acting.
This was the first play put on at the Marloo theatre more than 50 years ago.
A Detective's Wish a funny farce written and directed by WA’s own John H. Lewington (taking a rest from writing about ferret husbandry).
Having just come into some money, young Harry Limes (Daniel Buckle) a real Walter Mitty and detective aficionado, decides to set up his own Private Eye agency. As his old university friend, Sam (Neal Huxley) desperately tries to bring Harry’s imagination back down to ground level, there is a knock on the office door. It is the beautiful Gina Ho (Andrea Follington) wife of one of Perth’s mobsters, she wants to hire Harry to wipe out Maria (Leandra Sorgiovanni) the bitch that has been shagging* her husband, Chu Kwong Ho (Benedict Chau).
When Maria’s husband, Antonio (Stephen Koczian) leader of the opposing mafia arrives, will policeman DC Speeding (John McPherson) arrive in time to save poor Harry?
*I understand that a great debate went on as to whether there should be a language warning on the auditorium door because of this word.
A very funny farce, well acted with excellent timing and pace. The script could be tidied up a little in places. The style of writing was very like Johnny Grim’s work; perhaps the two could get together and advise each other. With the acting, Daniel led the way however everyone added their own little bit of magic to the play. Excellent.
Gordon the OptomFri, 16 Sept 2011, 08:12 am
‘Marloo One-Act Mini Season’ presented by the Darlington Theatre Players Inc, it is showing at the Marloo Theatre, Marloo Road, Greenmount. The performances start at 8.00 pm nightly until Saturday 17th September.
The Police Chief is an Easygoing Guy was written in 1900 by French playwright Georges Courteline, and the play is certainly showing its age. Courteline was one of the few authors to die on his birthday, another was Shakespeare.
This play was directed by Award Winning Director, Jean-Marie Pasquier.
To quote the programme ‘In the Roman Empire it's going to be totally insane in the commissioner's office. The police chief can't keep his calm when offenders as crazy as each other come to his office making all sorts of complaints.’
I have decided to refrain from reviewing this play.
The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs, an English author of short stories and novels who died about 70 years ago. This macabre story was published in 1902; the archaic script has been finely adapted and directed by Graham Sharpe.
At the turn of last century, in a run down house in Fulham, Herbert (David Seaman) is finishing a game of chess with his father (Ray Egan). His mother (Nerida Watson) laughs as her husband is yet again hammered, it has been a long time since her husband last had a bit of luck.
Herbert is preparing to set off for his nightshift at work, when a family friend, the one-armed war veteran, Sergeant Major Morris (Richard Milner), complete with medal on chest arrives out of the storm looking for a warm drink. He tells the family the tale of the dried up monkey’s paw that he carries around with him, and how it allows the owner three wishes. Having had his three, he now passes the paw onto the family.
Later the next day and envelope arrives in the post, fallowed hours later by a stranger (Graham Sharpe) – who could he be?
A very good little thriller in the style of ‘The Lady in Black’. A simple, but especially effective set, which along with the very good lighting and sound effects all combined to give a superb eerie chill to the play. Particularly high standard of acting.
This was the first play put on at the Marloo theatre more than 50 years ago.
A Detective's Wish a funny farce written and directed by WA’s own John H. Lewington (taking a rest from writing about ferret husbandry).
Having just come into some money, young Harry Limes (Daniel Buckle) a real Walter Mitty and detective aficionado, decides to set up his own Private Eye agency. As his old university friend, Sam (Neal Huxley) desperately tries to bring Harry’s imagination back down to ground level, there is a knock on the office door. It is the beautiful Gina Ho (Andrea Follington) wife of one of Perth’s mobsters, she wants to hire Harry to wipe out Maria (Leandra Sorgiovanni) the bitch that has been shagging* her husband, Chu Kwong Ho (Benedict Chau).
When Maria’s husband, Antonio (Stephen Koczian) leader of the opposing mafia arrives, will policeman DC Speeding (John McPherson) arrive in time to save poor Harry?
*I understand that a great debate went on as to whether there should be a language warning on the auditorium door because of this word.
A very funny farce, well acted with excellent timing and pace. The script could be tidied up a little in places. The style of writing was very like Johnny Grim’s work; perhaps the two could get together and advise each other. With the acting, Daniel led the way however everyone added their own little bit of magic to the play. Excellent.
The Police Chief is an Easygoing Guy was written in 1900 by French playwright Georges Courteline, and the play is certainly showing its age. Courteline was one of the few authors to die on his birthday, another was Shakespeare.
This play was directed by Award Winning Director, Jean-Marie Pasquier.
To quote the programme ‘In the Roman Empire it's going to be totally insane in the commissioner's office. The police chief can't keep his calm when offenders as crazy as each other come to his office making all sorts of complaints.’
I have decided to refrain from reviewing this play.
The Monkey's Paw by William Wymark Jacobs, an English author of short stories and novels who died about 70 years ago. This macabre story was published in 1902; the archaic script has been finely adapted and directed by Graham Sharpe.
At the turn of last century, in a run down house in Fulham, Herbert (David Seaman) is finishing a game of chess with his father (Ray Egan). His mother (Nerida Watson) laughs as her husband is yet again hammered, it has been a long time since her husband last had a bit of luck.
Herbert is preparing to set off for his nightshift at work, when a family friend, the one-armed war veteran, Sergeant Major Morris (Richard Milner), complete with medal on chest arrives out of the storm looking for a warm drink. He tells the family the tale of the dried up monkey’s paw that he carries around with him, and how it allows the owner three wishes. Having had his three, he now passes the paw onto the family.
Later the next day and envelope arrives in the post, fallowed hours later by a stranger (Graham Sharpe) – who could he be?
A very good little thriller in the style of ‘The Lady in Black’. A simple, but especially effective set, which along with the very good lighting and sound effects all combined to give a superb eerie chill to the play. Particularly high standard of acting.
This was the first play put on at the Marloo theatre more than 50 years ago.
A Detective's Wish a funny farce written and directed by WA’s own John H. Lewington (taking a rest from writing about ferret husbandry).
Having just come into some money, young Harry Limes (Daniel Buckle) a real Walter Mitty and detective aficionado, decides to set up his own Private Eye agency. As his old university friend, Sam (Neal Huxley) desperately tries to bring Harry’s imagination back down to ground level, there is a knock on the office door. It is the beautiful Gina Ho (Andrea Follington) wife of one of Perth’s mobsters, she wants to hire Harry to wipe out Maria (Leandra Sorgiovanni) the bitch that has been shagging* her husband, Chu Kwong Ho (Benedict Chau).
When Maria’s husband, Antonio (Stephen Koczian) leader of the opposing mafia arrives, will policeman DC Speeding (John McPherson) arrive in time to save poor Harry?
*I understand that a great debate went on as to whether there should be a language warning on the auditorium door because of this word.
A very funny farce, well acted with excellent timing and pace. The script could be tidied up a little in places. The style of writing was very like Johnny Grim’s work; perhaps the two could get together and advise each other. With the acting, Daniel led the way however everyone added their own little bit of magic to the play. Excellent.