One Man, Two Guvnors

linda fox

2012-11-02T08:57:00.0000000 2016-07-21T08:59:56.8630000

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall (Rufus Hound) becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe… but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother… who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

With songs by Grant Olding, One Man, Two Guvnors Physical Comedy Director is Cal McCrystal, revival director is Adam Penford, designs are by Mark Thompson, with lighting by Mark Henderson, sound design by Paul Arditti and fight direction by Kate Waters.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Fantastic Production, great cast. I could watch it all over again and highly recommend this show.

Sleeping Beauty

linda fox

2013-04-29T07:57:00.0000000 2016-07-21T08:00:31.4870000

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SLEEPING BEAUTY

Matthew Bourne's production of Sleeping Beauty at the Curve in Leicester tonight was AMAZING. A clever interpretation of this classic story in contemporary dance, his clever choreography is stunning. The first half was amazing but the second was electric, I would see it again if I could get a ticket, however it is on tour so may catch it again.

An amazing theatre production, not to be missed, its FANTASTIC.

Broken

linda fox

2013-04-11T16:33:00.0000000 2016-07-18T08:21:35.5170000

It's not clear if the source material is this shoddy, or simply the screenwriting, but esentially, the script backs itself into a corner. With everyone's actions coming home to roost in the last third of the picture, it seems like the story doesn't know where to go, and the writers aren't smart enough or don't care enough to find a way out. So what do they do? Well, blood starts to flow and characters begin to exit the picture in a hurry. We suppose this fits with the jarring nature of the narrative overall, but none of it is earned. We're asked to care about some of these myriad characters, only to see many of them dispatched, and because its so foreseeable, it only emphasizes how lazy the screenplay feels. The few surprises that are there feel like cheapshots rather than well earned twists naturally built out of what we've seen unfold.

If there's any silver lining to "Broken," it's the performance of Laurence, who shines and delivers both laughs and heartache in the film. She's a young actress who already shows a tremendously winning presence and personality in front of the camera, and she brings much needed life to a movie that is largely missing it. As for the rest of the cast, they are mostly wasted in one-dimensional roles that don't provide much growth. "Broken" simply can't get it together on any level, delivering a tedious drama, that for all the characters and over-emoting, doesn't have much to say.

BROKEN

This film has had mixed reviews, more bad than good but I personally really enjoyed it. It has an interesting plot about three families and an 11yr old girl who learns some tough life lessons as her innocence fades over the summer holidays, terrific acting on her part, very convincing and very moving. The father played by Tim Roth who gives a great performance. The actions of one person telling a lie has a knock on effect on so many people, with tragic consequences.

Excellent film about family life from differing perspectives, violent in parts and some very tragic moments, I needed several tissues. I love Tim Roth films

A Song For Marion

linda fox

2013-03-22T10:43:00.0000000 2016-07-09T10:45:36.7600000

A SONG FOR MARION

I was told to expect a very weepy film and to take plenty of tissues. I found there were a few sad moments when Marion died but it was an expected natural death, and people do die, so although sad but a part of life. What I did find interesting was Arthur (Terence Stamp) the grumpy husband who going through the grieving process eventually finds joy himself through music which he was not open too when his wife Marion was part of the choir. Just often it takes a serious loss to help people find their own growth, so I was quit uplifted by the film.

A good film, not great but a good insight into loss & personal growth.

What Richard Did

linda fox

2013-03-28T16:24:00.0000000 2016-06-13T16:26:11.1970000

WHAR RICHARD DID

An interesting film, very slow and ponderous but had serious consequences.

Very Irish and I really enjoyed the way it slowly unfolded, however the end left you wondering what choice did Richard make, as t=it leaves you guessing. I would recommend seeing it.

Great would recommend it.