Friday 26 August 2011

Spike Theatre: The Games (Sanctuary, Zoo Roxy, 26/08)

In the run-up to London 2012, an examination of the ethics of the Games is timely.   Prosthetic legs for all?  Does the mention of Erythropoietin provoke a sharp intake of breath?   Performance enhancement is a big issue to be tackled.
OK, so we can safely park all that to one side for now.   In this superb fun piece by Spike Theatre, the Gods bestow three mortals with special gifts to enable them to win their events at the Olympics.   The jokes are simple but splendidly maintained.  We laughed from start to finish.   Just remember that the original Olympics were contested in a state of total nakedness, to which the actors have to remain faithful.  The result is a great romp, in the best possible sense.  Action? - plenty.  Singing? - yes.  Dancing? - that too.  Totally engaging.
 Despite the obvious potential to shock, anyone offended by this would have to be of a very severely puritanical outlook.   There was none such in the large and enthusiastic audience, ranging from children of 10 upwards, watching the show in the early afternoon.   It would make a great night out for village hall theatre-goers.  Or anyone!
Performance enhancement?  Tackles the issue head on.  Tackle's the issue. Head On!

Peter for Arts Out West

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  1. I saw this, and somehow it didn't work for me. But I am entirely in the minority...it seems everyone loved it. I guess I may have been tired, and couldn't work myself up to a frenzy at the sight of false willies. one Big willie gag! Happy to be convinced otherwise.

    Spot On Sue

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