ACT Theatre Reviews 2021-2022

Co-ordinated by Carole Levy, the costumes for every cast member suited each and every character, and presence onstage was enhanced by suitable make-up. To give relaxed performances, actors need to feel comfortable in what they appear in and from the ease in which each created and portrayed their character, this was achieved. The stage was lit well, with a good plot designed by Steven Oliver-Grant, and sound and musical track timing was expertly done by Daniel Oliver-Grant and Kelly Holder. A point to consider when schooling young actors is that, even though they may have head mic’s, there is still a need to project line delivery, as sometimes it became difficult to hear the dialogue. A man of many talents, Steven Oliver-Grant designed the programme which was colourful and informative. I really enjoyed reading the “Secret Messages” from friends and family members to the actors, expressing their love and pride; just the supportive and encouraging thing to remember for years to come. The duo of Gomez (Abigail Whalley) and Morticia (Amelia Kerr) worked well together to create a chemistry of parents trying to please their daughter. There were a number of good songs well delivered by these two actors such as, “What If ” and “Just Around the Corner”. The other set of parents, Alice (Katie Wilkins) and Mal (Lee Dodd) had their own family affairs to sort out during the show. They were a couple that had got so used to conforming that they had forgotten what brought them together in the first place, but through the interference, although unwittingly, by Grandma, this was rekindled. Ava Evans as Grandma (or was she? as Morticia states) didn’t have a lot to say but when she did it was in character and bearing. Uncle Fester (Elizabeth Kerr) is always a character that brings the bizarre to the proceedings. His love affair with the moon is one such example. The vocals in “The Moon and Me” were delivered with confidence. Aiden Grantham, was the imposing character of Lurch, the butler. He grunts and gestures his way throughout the show but finally found his voice. Pugsley (Macy-Jo Callaghan) is the architect of the evenings shenanigans. It is all meant out of love for his sister who tries to

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