The Devil, Chess: A Burlesque!

I have to admit I found this theatrical experience performed by Foul Play Theatre very strange from the opening. Before even seated, the audience were segregated into two sides of the theatre either side of a acting area partly obscured by chess board style screens, some cast members sitting in the seats and others seductively clad in burlesque costumes, playing up to the audience.

The nature of the setting means that not all action is seen by all the audience at any one time and although the choreography, direction and staging is imaginative, I felt that the storyline suffered in the process.

All eleven actors gave their all, but I really was not sure where the story finished, or why some of the devices fitted into this production.

***

G

Fringe Programme Page No

185

Company

Foul Play Productions

Venue Name and Number

Zoo@ Southside

Dates and Times

19 to 27 August   22.15 to 23.15

Comedy 2007

Music 2007

Others 2007

Theatre 2007

Musicals 2007

press at one4review.co.uk