Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Zorro, Packed Houses, Tears and Bells

A week in theatre can be a hit or miss affair but I must say that this week the bar was raised a level. The Drowsy Chaperone on Tuesday meant a schlep up to Highgate where I have to say, I have always felt a little awkward. The Plews Clan have always been terribly welcoming but the shows tend to be a hit and miss affair. I seem to remember liking Deathtrap, Forever Plaid and Hot Mikado there but being quite cutting about a few others. Fortunatley Racky had done a grand job with Chaperone and it was fun to catch up with various people including the gorgeous producer de jour, Thomas Hopkins, the ubiquitous lighting designer Howard Hudson and the lovely Matt Rawle who were in the audience.
I wasn't expecting much on Wednesday at the White Bear in Kennington but I knew that I was going to meet Angela again. I had no idea what The Last Pilgrim was about but I steeled myself for some drama. It was one of those VERY rare moments for me and I left the theatre with tears in my eyes. Compelling, gripping theatre expertly performed.

Departure Lounge at the Waterloo East Theatre was Hollyoaks After Hours, set to music. Good music but terrible construction and lacking the courage of its convictions. Very dull!
On the other hand, Bells Are Ringing was an absolute hoot from begining to en. In the bar I was reunited with Andrew and met his colleague Phil. Their critique of the show was hysterical, especially the bit about the Strallens. After this I sped across London with my guest for the evening, Peter Bull to get to Sideshow - The Weirdest Show On Earth in what was a very eliptical week. I am actually exhausted just looking back on it now!

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