Trolley Boys, a new Australian play directed by Michael Dahlstrom, brought a few small laughs and smiles from the audience.
The Old Fitzroy TheatreWild Oat Productions in association with Tamarama Rock Surfers
Tuesday, 12 January, 2009
The acting was exaggerated and inappropriate to the tiny theatre. Many of the actors presented us with uncontrolled energy and shallow, poorly devised characters. Much of the action was reminiscent of a children’s pantomime, with characters falling over each other and several moments of exaggerated physicality. Almost all of the performers were guilty of shouting their linesand any scene that involved more than two characters became deafening as everyone struggled to be heard over each other and the 80’s/90’s soundtrack. As a result the show was frequently unpleasant to listen to and dialogue was lost in moments of conflict, action or confrontation.
Hopefully as the run continues the actors will learn to control the fast paced moments in the script, find truth in their characters and listen to each other. Bookings on 1300 438 849 or visit www.rocksurfers.org
Until February 6 2009
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