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Review from the Basingstoke Gazette (Claire Warwick):
Audience
reckoned stage play was most enjoyable
Loddon Players presented
their second production at Sherfield-on-Loddon village hall.
Building
on the success of their initial venture, the group staged their first
full-length play, Day of Reckoning, by Pam Valentine.
The story was set
in a fictional village hall -a convenient setting due to the actual location of
this play. Before the interval we were gently introduced to the cast of
characters as they held a fete committee meeting.
In the second act, we
moved to the day of the fete when the drama came to a head with some complex
problems, strong emotions a bouncy castle that wouldn't deflate!
The
packed audience clearly enjoyed the humour of the play. The cast of eight each
created a characterisation that helped the piece. For example, Alison Watts
(playing Angela Brownlee) with her expressive voice and Jane Torr (Ethel Swift)
with her knowing expressions.
Special mention must go to Alexandra
Thomas (Gloria Pitt) for her emotional scene that was cleverly portrayed in the
second act.
One of the difficulties of this piece would be the static
nature, particularly in act one, but this was carefully directed by Chris
Horton with movement that helped, rather than hindered, the action.
What next, Loddon Players?
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Reviews from the Audience:
"Congratulations on the play this weekend - I thoroughly enjoyed it -
can't wait to hear all about your next production! "
"Both Ben and I
thought the play was excellent and would like to congratulate you on a great
achievement! Your actors were so professional and really brought the characters
to life, so jolly well done!"
"Congratulations on the show last night -
it ws a very enjoyable evening and you did a great job with a very well written
script. You also had some great performances up there, especially the one
playing Gloria. I thought her final scene was very moving. "
"Gill and I
and others from the players thoroughly enjoyed your production. We thought it
was an ideal play to select and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Congratulations to you all. "
"You've uncovered a real gem in your
Gloria"
"The play was great. Well done!"
"Congratulations to
you and the cast of Day of Reckoning. It was so well acted - you must be
delighted with how well it all went." |
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