Fan girls aside, this version of Corio has garnered a lot of positive reviews and attention - and all of it is earned.
Not being a regular theatre goer, I was worried about seeing this play for many reasons - not understanding it etc, but there is something so accessible about this version of Corio that will appeal to most.
The space is very small and used to great effect. Props are minimal and not wasted for a second, along with the inspired use of trance style music and projections that add atmosphere without being 'gimmicky'.
The costumes are unobtrusive in the sense that they fit the purposes without taking attention from the scenes themselves.
The cast as stellar. My personal favourites (besides my beloved Mr. H) have to be without a doubt the four actors that play multiple roles; Mark Stanley, Rochenda Sandall (why is this woman not get more credit?!?), Dwane Walcott, Jacqueline Boatswain. They play multiple roles effortlessly and leave their mark in each one.
Humour is used for good effect in this play - the thought that a tragedy of this political subject matter could be dull worried me, but the comic relief did lighten things and made the sad events all that more affecting.
I won't mention the leads as they have had their props in all the media reviews - and deservedly so! I will be interested to see Hadley Fraser get more recognition as he is a force to be reckoned with as Tullus Aufidius.
Watch this if you have the chance, it is amazing, breath taking and heart breaking. Mr. H shows he is more than capable of leading roles, and work such as this will allow him to step out from under Loki's vast shadow.
Not being a regular theatre goer, I was worried about seeing this play for many reasons - not understanding it etc, but there is something so accessible about this version of Corio that will appeal to most.
The space is very small and used to great effect. Props are minimal and not wasted for a second, along with the inspired use of trance style music and projections that add atmosphere without being 'gimmicky'.
The costumes are unobtrusive in the sense that they fit the purposes without taking attention from the scenes themselves.
The cast as stellar. My personal favourites (besides my beloved Mr. H) have to be without a doubt the four actors that play multiple roles; Mark Stanley, Rochenda Sandall (why is this woman not get more credit?!?), Dwane Walcott, Jacqueline Boatswain. They play multiple roles effortlessly and leave their mark in each one.
Humour is used for good effect in this play - the thought that a tragedy of this political subject matter could be dull worried me, but the comic relief did lighten things and made the sad events all that more affecting.
I won't mention the leads as they have had their props in all the media reviews - and deservedly so! I will be interested to see Hadley Fraser get more recognition as he is a force to be reckoned with as Tullus Aufidius.
Watch this if you have the chance, it is amazing, breath taking and heart breaking. Mr. H shows he is more than capable of leading roles, and work such as this will allow him to step out from under Loki's vast shadow.