The subject of this show is the subversion of the classic
tale of Golem, the obedient clay man that interprets all instructions
literally, into a narrative on our modern technological society. 1927 is a
theatre company with huge creativity and the spectacle they have created which
could have been a disjointed, distracted piece in their hands is a delightful,
cheeky, coherent performance.
The scene is forever changing with a projected backdrop in
the combined style of Graphic Novels and Silent Era movies. Exaggerated
costumes and pale faces are highlighted or drained by the lighting and live
music by way of drums and keyboard at the side of the stage enhance the feeling
of entering some imagining of days gone by influenced by media portrayal.
The 5 member cast was simply superb. The characterisations
were wonderfully distinct as all the actors (except the main protagonist Robert)
took up different roles throughout. Whilst not laugh out loud at all times there
were a few lines, looks and images which elicited an audible, collective
chuckle from the audience. The humour reminded me of that in many comic silent
films starring Charlie Chaplin or Harold Lloyd but with the added dimension of
voice which was used exceptionally well (the characters of Joy and Robert in
particular had wonderfully amusing voices).
I thoroughly enjoyed all 90 minutes of this show and if you
are looking for something original and funny with a dark edge then you would be
wise to book your ticket now. I personally can’t wait to see what this company
does next.
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