Although the play almost cruelly at times has them playing second fiddle as it were to the two leads, there is enough material for them to get into on occasion and flesh out their characters, allowing the audience to either love or hate each one before the end. Roland is the most defined character of the show and Spencer's scarf strewn performance makes him the star of the show.įor me the rest of the characters in the show work as the most perfect ensemble and I feel wrong to single out any individuals with praise. Spencer's Roland is also a magnificently well formed character, pompous and opinionated yet surprisingly endearing. Later in the play that one explosive moment with the mop comes as a genuine surprise and that is much because of how we learn to like the character in just a short space of time, much because of Girvan. Girvan offers a gentle portrayal of Alex, depicting the obvious grimness of life in Russia with a subtle style and batting off the "English peoples" piss taking and general jokes at her expense with ease. They are however excellent and carry all of their scenes together perfectly. Slightly unusually for Connection plays I have seen previously Alex is one of two characters that get to have quite a lot of two-hander scenes with conductor Roland Blatherwick played by Tom Spencer.
Alex (Lauren-Jai Girvan) sweeps the set in a bored way as we take our seats. A gorgeously painted brick back wall and a set cleverly depicting the layout of a pinball table while still allowing the feel of a concert stage. Upon entering the compact Underground theatre space we were immediately greeted by a rather perfect little set from Helen Coyston. They get over the situation in a neat and in the end an unbelievably successful way. It tells the story of a group of young musicians who find themselves at a concert in Moscow and due to an issue in customs, sans musical instruments. Originally written in 2004, this is part of the 2016 celebration of past material written for the yearly festival. The Musicians by Patrick Marber ( Closer and Dealer's Choice) is like all Connections plays a relatively short forty to fifty minute play specifically written for youth groups to perform. This doesn't detract from the quality of the situation as this group appears to work tirelessly well together, with no obvious frictions that their musician characters depict in this play).
#SERIOUS SAM 2 GREENDALE PEACE FREE#
I think it is almost certain that they are free to enjoy the situation more, as at this time this is for the fun of it with no monetary reward. A vibrant energy exudes from the actors, be it because they either have something to prove (to themselves or others), or perhaps more simply just a feeling of youthful ambition. Look behind the rock pile that's further away (to the left of the one under the floating sign), and you'll find an Extra Life.There is something quite magical about youth theatre other grown-up productions don't exhibit.
At the top of the hill on your right is a floating sign, several crates, and a two rock piles, one of them under the floating sign mentioned earlier.