Review 2017: The Possible / Strange Fruit / The Morning After

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Three short plays by Momentum Acting studio, Players TCD 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm.

Pioneering gay playwright Neil La Bute’s two shorts combine seemlessly with Neil CK’s piece in a well choreographed and blended 70 minutes evening of theatre directed by Liza Michael and Robbie Byrne.

“The Possible” is an eerie piece which borderlines on homophobic as it projects the lesbian witch type of predator (Cherley Kane) who encircles her prey (Sophie Campbell) in a relentless pursuit of reluctance and insecurity abandoning all morality. It’s a well matched duo whose pace and connection impress in this chilling encounter or entrapment.

“Strange Fruit” is a little more of its time using a theme shared by Torch Song Trilogy – even if you find happiness there is no guarantee it will last. Mirror images see Padraic Mc Ginley’s (Tom) and a cheerful Jerry from Barry Mc Brien on the most important day of their lives. It’s a bit predictable for today but well played.

Louis CK has a right go on things in “The Morning After” where Wayne Davis (Horace) and Rhonda (Laura Thompson) decide to breakfast after a night of passion. It’s a lovely clash of the liberal philosophy of “live and let live” and “not in my back yard”played when humour is best used with a cutting edge.

This trio of plays is strongly and evenly cast with a wealth of talents and skilfully directed making for a night of great theatre by a talented company and great value.

AO’B

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