To the new Oakwood Centre in Woodley last night, for a bloody pantomime. Sodding ridiculous time for one: it started at 6.00 and continued to nearly 9.00. An amateur production of 'Jack and Jill'. Hmmmm. I settled down in my chair, prepared to be bored. To be fair however, the cast did their best, and the audience certainly got involved - Angus in particular, who was standing in his seat, jumping up and down, and screeching 'He's Behind You!!! BEHIND YOU!!!' etc with gusto. My opinion? Overwritten, too many song and dance numbers (a sure sign of plot weakness) , too much 'business', and sorely in need of more rehearsal time. Some good stuff amidst it though, particularly a couple of the singers (Dominique Abbott and Lindsey Preston) and a very good turn from two boys (Simon Stolland and Jamaal Whight) as Fetch and Carry, Siamese Twins. Also some good ideas that should have been worked out better in rehearsal; For example, one character says 'Everyone knows that fairies don't exist! I don't believe in them', just as a fairy was wandering around in the background, and, with a look of horror on its face, suddenly expires. The projected backdrops and sound sampling, obviously lifted from the net, could have done with better editing too. I have to say though that I like the theatre; small, but well-equipped.
By the time it had finished it was gone nine. We went home and got kebabs from Mo's on the way. I blame the food for the fact that I have had no fucking sleep at all, and now have a full day of teaching.
And it's raining.
Hoorah.
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