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

‘It is unfortunate that the lack of a bit of lighting, music and a simplification of ideas held the play back so much’ Paul Hardwick

“A perfect Cupper’s Lads’ choice…good rapport all round” Sam Baker
Bouncers
Merton 26th November
Sam Baker
A perfect Cupper’s Lads’ choice, yet so much could go so wrong. How can the crass sexual innuendo be controlled, how can the concentration levels be maintained amidst the crude down to earth and brilliantly funny writing? This Merton lot seemed to have pulled it off very well.
The piece was hugely entertaining, and the production quite daring. Multiroling is always fun, and this was done to a very high level indeed. Contrasts in character, from male …

“The action and overall tension was strong… some inspired and original touches” Sam Baker 

‘Despite these various niggles the play was inventive, funny and far from dull’ Paul Hardwick

“…captures the sadness, irreverence and compassion of childhood with carefully naive performances” Ed Cripps

“A crisp, solid ensemble piece.” Ed Cripps

“Original, deceptively sharp and occasionally brilliant.” Ed Cripps

‘Red ribbons, tissue paper and even one of those roll up penny sweets got used creatively to show the mutilation’ Robert Williams

“A curate’s egg of a production.” Ed Cripps