"Whoa lady! What, you no eat today?" So says the friendly Tuto as he dishes out from the sweet trolley, mistaking Stephanie's silent sobs for nodding acquiescence. Typical Ayckbourn, turning life's sorrows into something to laugh at.
Both Friday and Saturday at Bridgnorth Community Hall were packed and although the audiences laughed at different things the two nights, both went away buzzing. People made a point of stopping to express their appreciation - "excellent", "I've seen four plays this month and this wipes spots off the others", "slick". My reply? "Tell your friends". It is especially nice to receive praise from fellow thesps, from Broseley, Wellington and further afield.
Perhaps the nicest comment was on how well we all work together. As a self confessed prima donna, amongst several others, I can only think that it is because each individual has taken full responsibility for their own bit. This production has needed massive input from lots of people, for, though it is a simple set and a simple play on the face of it, there are numerous costume changes and changes of table settings. It was organised like a military campaign behind the scenes. Add to that the need to get everything brought to the venue and set up in 2 hours: the scenery, props, lighting, seating staging as well as the bar and front of house and one can see how much teamwork is needed. Amazingly, we were dismantled and out in under 45 minutes, but perhaps the dash for the pub can explain that. Q and I took a little longer tying down the trailer and checking the electrics, so missed a well deserved pint.
Judging from comments from performers and audience the effort is well worth the end result. Lucky Bridgnorth! It is Ditton Priors turn on Friday 4th, followed by Chelmarsh Parish Hall on Saturday 5th.
Some tickets still available from the box office, our friendly local estate agent Phipps and Pritchard 01746 767488.
Monday 30 November 2009
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