Venus in Fur

Whenever I go to Bonkers Playhouse I know I am in for an exceptional evening and "Venus in Fur" was simply outstanding. 

I did not know anything about this piece of theatre - not really surprising as very few amateur groups would be capable of  even thinking about taking it on board.  The story is of a playright/director who is desperate to find an actress capable of playing  "Vanda"  - the female lead - in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic "Venus in Furs".  In walks a real life actress whose name is Vanda - who is so so wrong for the part but convinces Thomas (the director) to give her the role. As the two work through the script the line between the play and reality becomes  increasingly blurred.  The 2 cast members , Michaela Clement-Hayes (Vanda Jordan) and James Wallace (Thomas Novachek) are simply  outstanding.   The hours of rehearsal these two actors along with director Mark Walker showed through with the exceptional performances achieved.  Congratulations to you all.

This is one of the best drama productions I have had the priviledge of seeing anywhere.

Nanette Lovell  Noda East Midlands Councillor.
 

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