August 14, 2005
Play: A Work In Progress
In one hour, four actors will show you 3,000 years of theatre history as they see it. A charmer, a thespian, an awkward guy and a gay make it up as they go along.
I went to see this play at the end of its run at the Fringe. I casually assumed that I would like it, simply becuase I know people involved in it.
However, I was so pleasantly suprised at how funny it was. I thought it would be funny, you know...but it was hilarious!
That acting in it was brilliant. Facial reactions were timed perfectly with the dialogue. The dialogue timed perfectly with audience reactions/laughter, and the comedic timing was spot on.
Some lines felt a bit rushed, but not wholly misunderstood, some technical cues were a bit slow, but all in all, I forgot about everything else and was entirely sucked into the world of theatre.
I give this play top marks becuase I felt like I was a part of the play, becuase I laughed loudly and often and becuase I never once looked at my watch. In fact, I was disappointed when the hour was finally up.
I'd tell you to go see it, but it's finished it's run. However, I might start a demonstration in order to get a revival.
