Reader Reviews
Top Girls (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)
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 | Gari Jones has directed a strong interpretation of a very difficult play. The relationship between Angie and Joyce is roundly developed to ease the audience through the complexities set by the chronological displacement of the text. I particularly enjoyed Gina Isaac's layering in her portrayal of Marlene and the excellent rotating set which worked highly successfully in the office scenes. Well done Colchester's Mercury Theatre for daring to put on such a difficult production in a time of austerity when it must be more tempting to 'play it safe' with a handful of popular crowd pullers. This is an iconic classic that is not necessarily performed for your enjoyment but to make you get far more from your ticket price - the ability to leave the theatre still processing what you have just seen! Well done. - Ms A Morgan | 12 Nov 12 |
| This was an amazing show. The cast work so well together, bringing a new and exciting approach to each performance. The completely international ensemble gives such flavor to this original production. Additionally, I enjoyed the musicians and the way they act somewhat as a barometer for how we, as the audience, should be feeling. The intimate environment of the Mercury theater really brings the audience into the play, being made to act as extras and really pulling us in. Well worth the short journey from London to see this tragic love story. - Leacia | 09 Mar 10 |
| This is one not to be missed - a big adventure, quite new, fresh, with never a dull moment, and a great Javier Alcina's Mercutio!! Around the time William Shakespeare penned this play, John Donne wrote his poem ‘The Triple Fool’, describing love’s passion being first constrained in verse, then liberated when set to music. Something similar happens to Juliet and her Romeo in this real good vision by director Ed Hughe. Javier Alcina is a tango soul Mercutio, whose red-lit Queen Mab speech is one of many highlights. - Marian | 08 Mar 10 |
