Circus Britannica
From: Tuesday, 31st May 2011
To: Saturday, 18 June 2011
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Synopsis
Exploring immigration and xenophobia set within a British circus, this play skilfully combines circus skills with hard-hitting writing. A timely play during the rise of right-wing extremism in Britain. Written by Shaun McCarthy. .
Our Review:
Paul Ferrett - 1 June 2011
Tucked away off Fore Street, in the bottom end of Exeter, lives the Bike Shed Theatre. Home, until the 18th of June at least, to the spectacle that is... Circus Britannica. Shaun McCarthy, known locally for Beanfield in June 2010, has returned to the Bike Shed for a second time, and on some form. This original piece of writing has been excellently directed by David Lockwood, who’s brought this story set within a circus to life.
The cast is small, but the six players are almost never off stage and are, quite simply, talented. Their constant presence gives the wondering eye plenty to take in, but doesn’t distract from the central action on stage. This play is a truly intimate experience, with only 60 seats and with the players playing in the round, you really feel as though you’re in the middle of it being, at times, within touching distance of the players.
The action on stage is tirelessly supported by Joseph Carey (Zoltan...
Creative
Shaun McCarthy (Author)
The Bike Shed Theatre Company (Company)
David Lockwood (Director)
Becky Hawkins (Design)
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