Wolfboy
From: Tuesday, 6th July 2010
To: Saturday, 31 July 2010
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Synopsis
Psycho-sexual musical thriller. The musical centres around two teenage boys who share an intimate adventure in a boy’s home. Bernie has attempted suicide and David is a street hustler who may or may not have the powers of a wolf. Of course we all know werewolves don’t exist. And people have to grow up. And stories must end. And as this one does we move further from fantasy to the cold reality of the corruptive devastation that is wrought by child abuse and neglect.
Our Review:
9 July 2010
Wolfboy is billed as a “psycho-sexual musical thriller”, a description which certainly covers a lot of bases, and makes it difficult to know what to expect.
After attempting suicide, 17-year-old Bernie (Gregg Lowe) has been admitted to what appears to be a psychiatric establishment. Next door lies David (Paul Holowaty), who keeps hearing the voice of a girl called Annie (Annabel Howitt) inside his head. The opening number - a trio between Bernie, singing about slitting his wrists, his older brother Christian (Daniel Boys), who’s shocked and upset at what’s happened, and David, who’s tormented by Annie’s voice - sets the tone both musically and emotionally for what follows.
Bernie’s nurse Cherry (Emma Rigby) confides that David is convinced he’s a wolf and has attacked her, so Bernie picks the lock of David’s door to find him restrained and gagged on the bed. His reaction is to taunt David: "I can do anythin...
Latest User Review
Nicole S - 20 July 2010:
Whilst the script wasn't absolutely superb, the plot was amazing, and Emma Rigby found it difficult to leave her soap acting behind, the subject matter was dealt with in a great way, the haunting tones of Gregg Lowe from the first moment were wonderful, and the intimate, intense staging was perfect for this play. The occasional insertation of offbeat humour relieved what might have been far too depressing a night, but overall I'd absolutely recommend this show...
Creative
Leon Parris (Music)
Leon Parris (Lyrics)
Russell Labey (adapted from Brad Fraser's original play of the same title) (Book)
Jason Haigh-Ellery (Producer)
Christopher D Clegg (Producer)
Russell Labey (Adaptation)
Russell Labey (Director)
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