Results of OTR’s Favourite Cuppers Play Poll
1st The Lover, Oriel (29 votes)
2nd Hansel and Gretel, Teddy Hall (27 votes)
3rd Great Course Acting – Julius and Cleopatra, Oriel (25 votes)
Thanks very much to everyone who voted.
Best Overall Production
1st Hansel and Gretel (Teddy Hall)
2nd The Lover (Oriel)
3rd Bouncers (Merton)

BEST PRODUCTION: HANSEL AND GRETEL, TEDDY HALL
Review by Paul Hardwick
“there was little disagreement that it was between ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and ‘The Lovers’. Both were near faultless and considerably better than much of what is put on at the BT.”
10.00 a.m. Snake in the Grass, Regents Park: “a dialogue of monologues that saw Ruby Thomas pick up the Best Actress award for a darkly disturbing under-played Miriam”
10.45 a.m. Top Girls, St Johns: “the pacing and choice of scenes hampered the actresses noticeably”
11.30 a.m. Hansel and Gretel, Teddy Hall: “a triumph of comedy and style”
12.15 p.m. Great …

“And what a script” Paul Hardwick

“A surprisingly laugh-free event” Max Mulvany

“The action, though well performed, never fully engaged the audience” Max Mulvany

“The ambition alone could have commended this piece to the spellbound audience” Max Mulvany

‘This play was like Agatha Christie on speed’ Charlotte Mulliner

‘it’s all in the name: a lott of romp…a lus’ Charlotte Mulliner

“What it lacked in polish upon occasion it more than made up for in enthusiasm and good humour” Paul Hardwick

‘Gripping from the onset, the cast portrayed the protagonist’s descent into refugee related hell superbly’ Paul Hardwick