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This piece was a very fast and witty play. The company combined humour, clichés and wit to create a wonderful night out.
The piece was based on a cast of actors who were nowhere near ready to perform a play, and had only so many hours to do so. A director added dynamic to the piece, interjecting with stereotypical phrases and mannerisms, moving around the audience as if it was a dress rehearsal.
The first half consisted of the actors rehearsing and failing, with some gossip about the directors personal life. I felt that this half was the slowest, but from that point onwards, this farce was quick, snappy and brilliantly pulled off.
The set was cleverly put together. On one side, the interior of a country get-away, the other side, the backstage where mayhem took place.
This farce is an entertaining and excellent way to spend an evening, swearing and mild nudity in parts, suitable for 14+ I would recommend. If you like fast paced mayhem, skit type plays, Noises Off is definitely for you.
James Wade
Sudbury Upper School
23rd February 2010
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