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drinks Monday 2 June 08
DUBLIN ... Colman Higgins describes the scope and history of Dublin Gay Theatre Festival ... and reviews two of its shows ... Down Dangerous Passes Road ... Confessions of A Mormon Boy /// LONDON ... film on now ... La Question Humaine / Heartbeat Detector /// BRIGHTON ... It's on till 26 May and here's at least 20 Things you might want to know about Brighton Fringe /// PEOPLE ... Who was there at Fringe Report's First Monday 5 May - photographs & article /// CULTURE ... One Culture ... film screening 30 May booking now ... details
The Grandmother
Verdict: Strong and original children’s story
Dublin Fringe Festival 2006 – Andrew’s Lane Studio – – 19-23 Sept 06 - 13:00 (0:40)
A bitter old woman with a frozen heart lives in a lighthouse on her own. Her little grandson comes to visit, and his antics melt her heart.
The Grandmother is a simple yet strong and original children’s story, told through excellent physical theatre with a comic touch. The two actors (Colm O’Grady and Kareen Pennyfeather) also narrate, skilfully shifting from one to the other. The minimal set is based on two chests of drawers - which double as beds, fireplaces, tables and towers. Most props have multiple uses: a sheet serves as a rock pool, projection screen, stormy sea.
It’s light and pleasant for adults, and doesn’t patronise children. The way the backstory about the grandmother’s past comes out gives it a depth of feeling for both age-groups. And there’s playfulness - even the short film of the grandmother’s wedding looks as if it was fun to make.
Credits: (alpha order): Colm O’Grady. Kareen Pennyfeather.
Company Credits: Writer / Director / Producer / - (alpha order) Colm O’Grady & Kareen Pennyfeather. Company - Monkeyshine Theatre.
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(c) Colman Higgins 2006
reviewed Saturday 23 September 06 / Andrew’s Lane Studio
Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2008
