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Fierce: an Urban Myth
Verdict: Voices from the street
Edinburgh 04 - Assembly Rooms - 14:05 (1hr 30mins)
Finlay (Mark Arends) is a 14-year-old who stops taking tablets for his hyperactivity disorder - to pursue an extraordinary gift for drawing. He discovers his true self as a graffiti artist.
Finlay joins with Wee Babz (Tommy Mullins), Edie (Helen McAlpine) and Pokey (Ross Allan) to form a crew - to make his tag 'Fierce' 'all city'.
Chav Barry (Garry Collins) and Choonz (Steven Cree) object to their territory being invaded - and set out to destroy him.
Finlay's mother Annie (Cora Bisset) tries to protect him. Geri (Catherine Whitefield) - who he works with at the Co-Op - rejects his clumsy advances.
Finlay's crew eventually manage a 'whole car' – a piece covering the entire surface of a train carriage and the Holy Grail for a graff writer. Their achievement leads to tragedy, maturity for Finlay - and a kind of freedom.
The poetic language of writer Justin Young becomes powerful dialogue - or is transformed into amazing rap and urban beats by composer/sound designer Philip Pinsky.
The production presents a world many may never experience. It feels authentic. There's rage and passion, betrayal and loyalty. There's a vivid sense that the characters are real people in a real place.
Cast Credits (alpha order): Ross Allan - Pokey. Mark Arends - Finlay. Cora Bissett - Annie. Garry Collins - Chav Barry. Steven Cree – Choonz. Tommy Mullins - Wee Babz. Helen McAlpine – Edie. Catherine Whitefield – Geri.
Company Credits: Producer - Judith Doherty. Director - Janie Abbott. Writer/Co-director - Justin Young. Composer/Sound Designer - Philip Pinsky. Choreographer - Allan Irvine. Production Manager - Fiona Fraser. Technical Manager/Lighting Designer - Paul Claydon. Deputy Stage Manager - Shane Thom. Assistant Stage Manager - Mairi McGregor. General Manager - Claire Robb. Acting General Manager - Kate Quinn. Singing Vocal Coach - Marion McNeill. Set Designer - Becky Minto. Costume Designer - Jessica Brettle. Costume Assistant - Kathryn Smith. Comic/Graffiti Projection Illustration - The 16K Design Works. Graffiti Artist - Nico Major. Additional Music Arrangers/Producers – Lophonics. Sound Engineer - Joe Peat. Dramaturg - Zinnie Harris. Literary Assistant - Rachael Rayment. Projection - 59 Ltd. Company - Grid Iron Theatre Company.
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(c) Peter Andrews 2004
reviewed Thursday 19 August 04 / The Assembly Rooms
Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2012
www.fringereport.com
