BOEING BOEING

This was the final performance of the summer run from this group of dedicated performers. As I have indicated previously, such a commitment every week during the months of July and August. A great opportunity to entertain the tourists in this perfect holiday resort.

The set was perfect for the size of the stage, well designed with four doors for the cast to enter and exit as the play progressed. Lighting and sound was right on cue and costumes were well thought out.

The cast were no strangers to the stage, with Paul Stevenson giving a solid portrayal as Bernard, owner of the flat setting the scene. The piece got off to a good start with Bernard juggling with three Air Stewardesses all arriving on different flights, this was an art in itself. Admirable performance from Leisha Keane as Bertha, Bernard’s french housekeeper and ‘keeper of secrets’
It was evident that Bertha thoroughly enjoyed this role and managed to get Bernard out of difficult situations throughout the play. With the arrival of Robert, an old friend of Bernard’s, the play went to a different level. Paul Dunn was just superb as Robert and the script was delivered with more pace. Paul’s experience on stage was evident, his characterisation was truly believable and his timing extracted every ounce of comedy from his role. The three Air Stewardesses, were all well cast. Anwen Williams as American Gloria, Paula Carr as Italian Gabriella, and Kate Dunn as German Gretchen, all gave praiseworthy portrayals of three very different characters, all three maintaining their individual accents throughout. I must mention talented Karen Tomkins who doubled up in the role of Gabriella on occasions.

I must congratulate Director Geoff Atherton on his first involvement with Starlight Players which has been a triumph for all concerned, and it was evident with the atmosphere which emerged from the stage, this was a very happy production. Thank you once again Starlight, for your warm welcome as always, and I look forward to your next adventure, Red Riding Hood in January 2019.    

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