By Peter Kemp
A review of the The Basin Theatre’s ‘Art’
For the final production of 2022 The Basin theatre chose a comedy, Yasmina Reza’s Art.
A story of three friends of whom one has just spent 200000 Francs. His two friends are divided about this painting. One is happy that his friend is pleased, the other is disgusted that he spent so much on such a painting.
The stage was set in black and white, the furniture was also in black and white with the exception of a painting on the wall that was changed as the night moved on.
The buyer of the painting, Serge, was played by Aaron Baker. Baker gave a wonderful portrayal of the character working well with the other two actors and adding to the high standard of the evening.
His supporter, Yvan, was played by Nathan Linton. Linton also did a terrific portrayal giving a great performance in his role as friend but as the evening progressed changes and attitudes fomented.
The sceptic Marc was well performed by Rowan Thompson. Thompson caught the character as envisaged giving a great performance in such a role.
an evening of no interval with strong performances from each actor whose changes from friendship to disagreement and back again were very skilfully done and the dialogue was extremely well done.
A show worth seeing, and one hopes that Basin Theatre will put it on again. Our thanks to the director, Graham Fly for the overall production, the choice of cast and a good evening of theatre.
Grover Theatre Company in association with The Basin Theatre presents ‘Hamlet’
One of Shakespeare’s finest works. Co-directed by Patrick Banfield and Sos Gill, this rendition of Hamlet promises to be thought provoking. Different and highly entertaining.
Prince Hamlet is grieving her father’s death, as all around her the royal court celebrates the marriage of her mother to the deceased king’s brother, Claudius.
When the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears pronouncing that he was murdered by Claudius and prompting his daughter to revenge. Hamlet seeks further proof of her uncle’s guilt. But the false madness she puts out to aid her purposes starts to slip, until the line between false and true madness is blurred beyond what even she can discern
Season: 15 – 17 December.
