(Marc Kay & Rowan
Bartlett)
Well-planned and carefully executed, perfect for the school
holidays. (Review by Dawn Haynes)
Presented by The Actors Unemployed Company and Rhumbelow
Theatre, this delightful interpretation of the story of Rapunzel is perfect for
the school holidays! However, you’ll need to move quickly to catch is as there
are only three more performances!
Rowan Bartlett is a mean and scary villain who maintains the
evil just long enough. Some of the
younger members of the audience were quite terrified – until his first song
when he began to change to mean, but not evil. This was a true sign of an actor
who understands his audience and develops his character accordingly.
Marc Kay is a superb clumsy and rather dim-witted prince. He
was a definite favourite from the time he threw his sword across the stage
until the final song. He really won this young audience with his carefully
choreographed movements and his silly actions. The children related so well to
him and he stole the show for the young boys in the audience.
Tess Tjasink is a delightful Rapunzel who eventually leaves
the tower, not to marry the prince, but to travel and see the world! That long
plait was so well-handled and her reactions to her evil captor were convincing
and appropriate.
The cast must be congratulated for some interesting
choreography carried out on this very small acting area. This was well planned
and carefully executed. Directed by Adam Dore, there is a careful inclusion of
a few elements of adult humour to keep the parents just as involved as the
children.
After the show there was a workshop session which was just
long enough. The children loved it and participated fully even though most of
them were too young to read the words of the song! They joined in the
movements, made up some of their own words, and had fun! A great way to end the
morning!
This show is strongly recommended for the under 10’s.
There are three more performances this afternoon (March 24) 14h00 and on April 1 and 2 at
10h00. Snacks and juices will be on sale. Tickets R70 booked through
Computicket or phone Ailsa on 083 250 2690, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
- Dawn Haynes
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