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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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This is what it is all about . . . Alfie The Nonentities The Rose Theatre, Kidderminster *** THE changing attitude to casual sex in the
1960s is revealed in this version of Bill Naughton's amusing play which
was made into a famous film starring Michael Caine. And if anyone in the audience needs a reminder of its
impact, it is delivered in music when a recording of Cilla Black singing
"What's it all about, Alfie" gets an airing in the second act. But long before then young Robert Broadhurst, playing
the working class lothario, has shown exactly what Alfie was all
about.....having a good time with lots of women, whether they were
single or married. Broadhurst does well in the role, even though there
are times when his concentration on delivering a convincing cockney
accent leads to him speeding up lines which are occasionally difficult
to catch. But he is at his best when he shows a more emotional
side of the cheeky chappie's character as he considers the tragedy of
one of his conquests' abortion on seeing the foetus following the
illegal 'operation' he had arranged. STEAK AND KIDNEY One unintentional moment of hilarity on opening night
saw Alfie snatch up the steak and kidney pie one of his females had just
cooked, and when he hurled it onto the floor in anger....it
bounced. An enthusiastic cast also include Vicky Wakerman
(Ruby), Louise Fulwell (Siddie), Becky Williams (Gilda), Rachel Lawrence
(Lily) Bob Graham (Humphrey) and Stuart Walton (Harry) A splendid set for the play, designed by Jen Eglinton,
represented The Scene nightclub in London, complete with spiral
staircase. Alfie, directed by Martin Copland-Gray, with
choreography by Suzi Budd, continues chasing the ladies until Saturday
night 09.10.10. Paul Marston Box Office admin@rosetheatre.co.uk 01562 743745 |
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