Post by joem on Mar 11, 2017 22:32:54 GMT
Transfer of a production from The Watermill Theatre of the classic Mary Shelley novel as adapted by Trsitan Bernays.
A very physical piece, starts off with significant amounts of mime. George Fletcher plays both the monstar and Dr Frankenstein in what must be a pretty gruelling experience. With only some assistance from Rowena Lennon as "Chorus" who helps out with music and some lines, Fletcher basically tells and enacts the whole story by himself.
It is strange how the weathered paint on the whole behind the stage is transformed by different colours of light to persuasively acquire the hint of varying landscapes.
The austerity of the production may not appeal to everyone, specifically those who want more stage setting and larger casts and more polished production values but this is a well-crafted and dignified piece of work. Hats off to the team.
Note to the Wilton's management. Can you either close the bar when the actors are working on stage or get someone to control the noise levels? It is disrespectful not just of the audience but particularly the actors to have a constant din just outside the auditorium. It wouldn't be tolerated if it came from the audience, so why do you allow it from the drinkers???
A very physical piece, starts off with significant amounts of mime. George Fletcher plays both the monstar and Dr Frankenstein in what must be a pretty gruelling experience. With only some assistance from Rowena Lennon as "Chorus" who helps out with music and some lines, Fletcher basically tells and enacts the whole story by himself.
It is strange how the weathered paint on the whole behind the stage is transformed by different colours of light to persuasively acquire the hint of varying landscapes.
The austerity of the production may not appeal to everyone, specifically those who want more stage setting and larger casts and more polished production values but this is a well-crafted and dignified piece of work. Hats off to the team.
Note to the Wilton's management. Can you either close the bar when the actors are working on stage or get someone to control the noise levels? It is disrespectful not just of the audience but particularly the actors to have a constant din just outside the auditorium. It wouldn't be tolerated if it came from the audience, so why do you allow it from the drinkers???