Silent - at The Fringe - until Sat 23 February

46 year old Pat Kinevane is from Cobh in County Cork. On a hot sweaty night in De Parade Theatro 1 (in the courtyard of the Perth State Theatre Centre) Pat performed his own show Silent which comprises movement, monologue and sound. “Tino” Mc Goldrig is homeless with no belongings and possibly losing his mind too. Through the romance of his silent film idol Rudolph Valentino (he was named Tino in honour of Valentino) he takes the audience with him on his journey. Pat Kinevane is a great storyteller who uses humour and the wide stage to full effect. His scant belongings serve as props to add effect to his words. His old blanket drapes from his outstretched hand then is pulled closely to his body. He used his blanket very effectively to demonstrate how he danced with his new bride on their wedding day. “Silent began as scribbles four years ago” Pat says “I had a gut feeling that this was an opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for every blessing I have received in life”. Pat was supported by the Irish theatre group Fishamble, who specialise in bringing new work to the stage and who are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2013. Pat was previously in Australia in 1998 when he toured with the Gate Theatre’s production of “Waiting for Godot”.