Bright is the Ring of Words

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Event Bright is the Ring of Words
Venue Wilton's Music Hall, London, England
First Date 20 October 2010
Last Date 21 October 2010
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A hopeless alcoholic, once a world class opera singer, and a young offender with stars in his eyes, sold on a "show biz" career. They would never have met but a community service order has forced the wannabe to look after the has been.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Garfield-Roberts Actor Stanley
Jeffrey Mayhew Actor John
Rosie Mayhew Designer
Julian Garner Director
Ed Mayhew Set and/or Property Maker
Jeffrey Mayhew Writer
Further Information The order has expired but the younger man is still hanging on trying to care for the irascible and ungrateful old man. The wit and faded charisma of the former singer have captivated the young hopeful and here one traumatic afternoon is put under the microscope. The piece is undeniably dark, and has the possibility to shock, but the emphasis is on the sparks generated by the unlikely pairing.
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 131013