Dreams of Violence
From: Tuesday, 20th October 2009
To: Saturday, 24 October 2009
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Synopsis
For Hildy, political activism comes easier that dealing with the disorder of her family life: Her druggie son; her philandering husband; her father, misbehaving in a hugely expensive retirement home. And then there's her mother - a charismatic 60s pop star, who clings to her former beauty (and a bottle of vodka), and who sets up camp in Hildy's spare room to belittle her from close range.
Our Review:
21 October 2009
Dreams of Violence, Stella Feehily’s latest play is about a dysfunctional family. Presented by Out of Joint, a touring company who specialise in new works, the play arrives in Manchester after a run in the West End.
The lead character, Hildy (Catherine Russell), belongs to the sandwich generation, responsible for her parents and drug addicted son and suffering guilt about her neglect of them. A political activist, she puts causes before caring even leading a cleaners’ revolt against bankers. No surprise then that husband, Ben, (Nigel Cooke) is leaving her.
In one of few amusing scenes we see the dramatic effect his new prop, Viagra, has on his love life with new girlfriend Honey (Thusitha Javasundera). But, unfortunately, these laughs are few and far between.
Max Stafford-Clark, the director, wisely emphasises character rather than plot. One example features Paula Wilcox as Hildy’s mu...
Cast
Catherine Russell
Paula Wilcox
Jamie Baughan
Nigel Cooke
Giles Cooper
Thusitha Jayasundera
Ciaran McIntyre
Mossie Smith
Creative
Stella Feehily (Author)
Soho Theatre (Producer)
Out of Joint (Company)
Max-Stafford-Clark (Director)
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