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Review for The ACB with Honora Lee at Circa Theatre

Review for The ACB with Honora Lee at Circa Theatre

 

Review for The ACB with Honora Lee at Circa Theatre

 

By Tilda Bostwick

This was a sweet play, laugh out loud funny and kind-hearted.  Based on the book by Kate de Goldi and adapted and directed by Jane Waddell.

Smart, strict, well educated parents are struggling to maintain a relationship with grandma (Honora) who is in a rest home and has dementia.  Their eccentric 9 year old (Perry) is a fitting match for the grandmother and here the tale begins.  We see their relationship blossom and hear the most funny range of long forgotten expressions bandied around  eg. "that'll be a frosty Friday" as Honora, the residents, staff,  parents and Perry start to cross-pollinate!  

The soundtrack was a treat -  laid back jazz, made by local musicians, it enhanced the beautiful set which had a wonderful honeycomb shaped back wall.  Animated images moved between the panels ie. a bee flying by, words and pictures being written by Perry and the changing colours and images heralded scene changes.

This is a Circa all star cast - Ginette McDonald plays grandma perfectly and easily and the star of show Lauren Gibson plays the 9 year old with complete sass and confidence!   The other 4 actors play multiple roles including children, rest home staff and hilarious old folk.

This is a play for all the family = please take them!

On at Circa until 20 March.Click here for details.

 
 

 

 
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