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I Was a Rat

Old Rep, Birmingham
From: Tuesday, 12th February 2013
To: Saturday, 2 March 2013

Our Review:

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Synopsis

I Was A Rat! introduces us to Roger, a scruffy page boy who turns up one evening on the doorstep of old married couple Bob and Joan. "I was a rat!" he insists! But what is he now? A terrifying monster rampaging in the sewers? A money-spinning fairground freak? A champion wriggler and a downy card? Or just an ordinary boy, though a little ratty in his habits?

Our Review:

16 February 2013

As part of the 100th Birthday celebrations of The Rep, Birmingham is treated to the world premiere of Philip Pullman�s I was a Rat! After this it will embark on a tour of the UK, France and Italy.

This production has many aspects; there is humour, darkness, acrobatic dance, inspired use of lighting and a moral message. There truly is something for the whole family here but at the same time you don�t need to take a child to enjoy it. There are many influences from the Italian inspired costume and Commedia Dell�arte style noses to the music with a gypsy feel to it. This is played by Birmingham band The Destroyers (and at times some of the cast members.)

The story follows a boy who was once a rat. He journeys through his early life as a boy meeting people who want to use him for their own purposes which are not always good.

Children will remember the colourful, almost pantomime style costumes, the unusual music and an engaging story of a boy looking for a happy ending. A...

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