Those Magnificent Men, New Perspectives with Scamp Theatre, Underbelly, 13.15

Genre; biographocal play with many laughs. perfect for "all those who loved airfix" as one character remarks, and anyone interested in the history of aviation, or those who just want a good night's entertainment. Children over 9 upwards I'd say.

Brillaint old device of "putting on a show" to descibe the lives and achievemnets of these two amazing guys, Alcock and Brown, the first to cross the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland in a single flight; I learnt some fascinating facts too.

Brilliant production values, with free souvenir newspaper, great lighting which is self-sufficient to the company, and a very easy set; the piece de resistance being the lifelike creation as they speak,  of the plane from a few packing cases, bits of scaffolding, canvas and trestle tables. Apparently it remains in the Science Museum, minus one propeller which graces the bar of an Irish pub, where they touched down in a bog!

I know this company are well-known on the circuit already, but this is perfect and ready for RTA, if they are still touring

another 5*
JO Cheshire