Autumn 2005
Oliver Twist!
by Jeremy Brock
15th – 18th Dec
“What started life as a monologue by Claire Dowie has been transformed into a maelstrom for 80 black-clad youngsters in Liz Light’s remarkable production. In this startling adaptation the child is played, often just a phrase at a time by a host of youngsters in an evening of diction that is beautifully spoken; of pauses that are held and held and of which Pinter would have been proud. Every so often the stage erupts into carefully choreographed chaos. The build-up of torment until the mind gives way and the eventual recovery is remarkably achieved by a company that shows discipline beyond its years in a triumph of teamwork.” Evening Mail
Summer 2005
The Children’s Hour
by Lillian Hellman
27th-30th July
“Lillian Hellman’s drama of gossip and relationships is superbly brought to life in Jess Southwood’s imaginative production. The subject matter is strong stuff, which this precociously talented cast takes in its almost dauntingly disciplined stride. Ruth Fowler and Lindsey Carr put neither a foot nor a syllable wrong in their challenging roles, but then neither does anyone else! Liz McGarry is excellent as wilful Mary with her alarming cunning. Holly Turton as the grandmother, Anil Karra,the fiance and Victoria Payne as the slightly daffy aunt are prominent in a company without a flaw.” Evening Mail
Summer 2005
Bouncers
by John Godber
21st-23rd July
“John Godber’s riotous tales of a night in the life of four club doormen is given a wonderfully fresh and lively feel in this production. The four bouncers of Judd, Les, Ralph and Lucky Eric are joined by a talented and energetic cast. Luke Waite, Helen Jones, Paul Brotherton and Michael Haydon are equally outstanding as the bouncers while the support cast includes impressive performances by Andrew Smith, Josh Roberts, Billy Coughlin and Alex Pugh.” Evening Mail
Spring 2005
The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
14-16th April
“The inspired words of Shakespeare are safe in the wonderful young hands of the city’s Stage2 youth theatre company. The outstanding talent of the juvenile actors on show almost defies belief in the way they master the bard’s text. Many of the cast have never been on stage before but with their ages matched by many in the sell-out audience, they are successfully bringing the works of Shakespeare to a whole new generation. Yolanda Kettle leads a superb cast as Prospero, the rightful Duchess of Milan,Hannah McDonagh is delightful as her innocent daughter and there are equally splendid performances from Colin Green as the tortured slave Caliban and a lovely comic cameo from Lucy Bailey as the drunken cook Stephana.” Evening Mail
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