The Champion Newspaper reviewed our recent show ‘Seeds Of Doubt’ and what a review it got! I’ve copied it below as I can’t seem to find it on their website. I don’t think they will have an issue with this but if you do guys then just let me know and I will remove it).
Anyway we’d like to offer out big thanks to Ron Ellis and Jenny Robson for their support and of course to all at The Champion Make sure you visit their website and support them too www.champnews.com
As farces go this hilarious Ormskirk Civic Hall play by award–winning writer Peter Gordon ranks among the best I’ve seen. With imaginative and brilliant direction by Cliff Gillies, who also played a major part, and a stunning summer garden set, the comical story–line sees Alan (Rob Darby) tending his vegetable plot a week before his 50th birthday.
Secret telephone calls and messages lead him to believe that his wife, Claire (Susan Fryer), is having an affair. A chain of events are set in motion which affects not only them but two other couples. Next–door–neighbours are idle, good–for–nothing Dave (played by Cliff) and his long–suffering partner, Jill (Helen Haygarth), who waits on him hand and foot and doesn’t seem to mind never receiving any thanks. Recently separated Sarah (Joanne Wasilew) is a sitting target for lothario, Dave, who never misses an opportunity to turn on his harm to ask her out. (But he is the only one who thinks he has charm!) Then along comes Derek – a totally inept, clumsy, geeky nerd who rides a moped.
John Windsor’s portrayal of this character was brilliant with just the correct amount of humour and pathos. In true farcical fashion misunderstandings bounce around the stage. It transpires that the friends have arranged Alan’s surprise birthday party. Ah – so that’s what all the secrecy and whispering was about! Cue balloons, fairy lights, drinks and laughter.Although Alan’s concerns are temporarily eased, the evening’s events only serve to throw everyone else’s relationships into turmoil and sow the seeds of doubt for everyone. The standard of acting in this production was off the scale despite only six rehearsals. It is no wonder that the Too Friendly Theatre
Company has been rewarded with various nominations and awards over the years. They are a joy to watch!Score 9/10 – A blooming good night out!
