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Stars explained: * A production of no real merit
with failings in all areas. ** A production showing evidence of not
enough time or effort, or even talent, and which never breathes any real
life into the piece – or a show lumbered with a terrible script. *** A
good enjoyable show which might have some small flaws but has largely
achieved what it set out to do.**** An excellent show which shows a
great deal of work and stage craft with no noticeable or major
flaws.***** A four star show which has found that extra bit of magic
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Jon Holmes as John Jobling, Ellie Ball (Doris Golightly), Ian Toulouse (Mirabelle) and Alex Howell (Pompidou) n colourful rehearsal The Gin Chronicles
The Mint Theatre SocietyAldridge Social Club**** ALDRIDGE Social Club was packed for the
inaugural production of the newly formed Mint Theatre Society which
transported us back to a BBC radio studio in 1947 Here five talented actors are relating the tale
of the mysterious disappearance of Cornelius Juniper, Captain botanical
of the London dry gin company. With clever use of various props and items of
costume, the actors create the many different characters who populate
the tale, each with a range of vocal representations and mannerisms. Peppered with innuendo and witty dialogue, this
play, written by Robert Blackwood and Nick Cowell was originally
presented at the Edinburgh fringe festival and lends itself to smaller,
intimate venues where audience participation is encouraged as an added
feature. John Holmes, Ellie Ball, Alex Howell, Ian
Toulouse and Freda Simpson formed the cast, with the addition of David
Daly, billed as 'The Foley Artist' who was, in fact, the maestro of the
sound effects. If you want ducks, seals, owls, whistles, bells,
elevators, this guy can do it, with hilarious ingenuity. All the actors were confident with lines, engaged
well with the audience and gave good entertainment value. However, a tad more zip would raise the piece
into a rip roaring, fast moving romp. This company have the ability to
attain slick, energetic performance standards and for a first outing,
their enthusiasm deserved the generous applause from the appreciative
audience. To 11-03-17 Elizabeth M Smith and Rosemary Manjunath
10-03-17 Forthcoming productions: 'The Great British Bump
Off' Saturday, 12th August and 'A Christmas Carol' Friday 1st & Saturday
2nd December, at Aldridge Social Club. For more information ring 07715 578923 or email ticketsthemint@hotmail.com |
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