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The Ignorance
Verdict: High energy play
A high energy play from new playwrights that is full of double-crosses that are entertaining, but somehow don't quite tie up.
That said, there are some fine acting performances. It is an enjoyable romp in which even the mock blood doesn't approach the Reservoir Dogs league.
Fleetingly, the thought occurs that the actors may have jumped a few pages at some point - causing the plot to go awry.
It would stand up well on the Edinburgh Fringe. Before making the trip, fundamentally it needs to decide whether it is a full-blown black comedy or not.
Importantly too, the programme mentions that the three female actors and the writers came together to produce a vehicle for the girls. It may be that everyone feels too much ownership to give the director enough freedom to add that extra dollop of directorial clarity and vision (and stage manager to get the props exactly right) which would make this a very good first play indeed.
Quibbles aside, it is memorable and entertaining.
Cast Credits: (alpha order): Ciara Dooley - Annie. Abbey Stirling - Belinda. Frank Scantori - Malcome. Sarah Strong - Yasmin. Ian Mayhew – Nick. Holly Steele - Mary / Rabbia.
Company Credits: Writers - Declan Hill & Stephen Hancocks. Directed by Dan Skili. Stage Manager / Lighting / Sound - Sarah Acheng, Jason Bowler. Produced by Fortress Productions (who are Sarah Strong, Ciara Dooley, Abbey Stirling). Venue Credits: The Etcetera Theatre: Artistic Directors - Zena Barrie & Michelle Flower.
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(c) Hils Jago 2004
reviewed Wednesday 8 December 04 / Etcetera Theatre
Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2012
www.fringereport.com
