Charley's Aunt

Synopsis

Charley's rich Aunt, Dona Lucia, is visiting from Brazil (where the nuts come from!). The timing couldn't be better. Her presence as a chaperone will allow him and his friend Jack to invite their respective true loves, Amy and Kitty, for luncheon to ask for their hands in marriage. Time is ticking, Amy is soon to leave for Scotland, but where is Charley's Aunt? On learning she is delayed by several days, scuppering their romantic plans, they blackmail their eccentric friend, Lord Fancourt Babberley, to pose as Dona Lucia. Chaos ensue as the imposter Aunt is courted by Jack's father and Amy's guardian. And then Charlie's real Aunt arrives...

Our Review:

Ian Black - 10 April 2013

 Set in the year of its first production, 1892 Charley's Aunt is still a regular favourite with its story about a couple of Oxford undergraduates – Jack and Charley – who plan to use the anticipated arrival of Charley's aunt from Brazil as an opportunity to propose to Amy and Kitty. When she is delayed their friend – Lord Fancourt Babberley – hits on the idea to wear a frock and assume her identity.

This production takes us away from the expected, with its minimalist set and occasionally overt playing to the audience. The open stage surrounded with ten lampposts creates the backdrop for this excellent production. The attention to detail in all aspects is a pleasure. For example, the matched costumes that reflect the choreographed symmetry of action and the music that adds to the flow and movement of the play. Probably the best example of this is the scene change between Acts Two and Three, in which all the cast change the set in quick...

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