Too much
2/12/2009 11:16:00 a.m.
Gas, directed by Conrad Newport, Bats Theatre, reviewed by Lynn Freeman
THIS is a case of too many characters and too many themes crammed into too short a time.
The programme lists the themes: sect-based religion, immigration, solo-parenting, sexual identity crises and inflation. Phew.
And that’s a pity because Thomas Sainsbury has some truly original ideas packed into this 85 minute play, and his cast who’ve worked on it have added some terrific little touches of their own to their quirky characters.
Unfortunately, it loses its way about half way through.
THIS is a case of too many characters and too many themes crammed into too short a time.
The programme lists the themes: sect-based religion, immigration, solo-parenting, sexual identity crises and inflation. Phew.
And that’s a pity because Thomas Sainsbury has some truly original ideas packed into this 85 minute play, and his cast who’ve worked on it have added some terrific little touches of their own to their quirky characters.
Unfortunately, it loses its way about half way through.
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