Port Out, Starboard Home!

‘Port Out, Starboard Home!’ takes place on a cruise ship, off the coast of Greece, and focuses on a small group passengers and crew. From a mother and her adult son to an overbearing husband and him downtrodden wife this is non-stop fun and entertainment.  Add into the mix a rather camp entertainment officer, a Greek barman with an eye for one of the female passengers, and a constant stream of double-entendres and you have all the ingredients for a highly successful play.   

Congratulations must first be given to Simon Arnold and Lorna Cottrill who combined as Directors to deliver a first-class production.  Riverside Players is fortunate to have a depth of talented members and Simon/Lorna were able to carefully assemble an excellent cast here.  There is nowhere to hide in a small cast and those onstage appeared both confident in themselves and well-drilled in their individual characters.  Such results don’t come ‘by chance’ or simply through individual talent but from strong direction, attention to detail and much effort throughout the rehearsal schedule. 

Overall, this was a flawless production from a very strong cast. Furthermore, and in recognition for the tme and effort spent designing and constructing a quality set, I am pleased to nominate this production for NODA’s 2020 Shinfield Players Scenic Award.

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