Friday, 21 February 2020

Theatre Review - THE CHANGING ROOM - PEOPLE'S THEATRE, NEWCASTLE




THE CHANGING Room by Chris Bush is the latest production from the talented Young People’s Theatre. This is one of the ten plays which has been commissioned especially for young people as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival.

Set in a swimming pool, we follow 10 teenagers as we share their worries, excitement and desires as they discover the changes occurring in their lives. The cast made up of Silvie Boyle, Beth Crinnion, Alice Cullen, Phoebe De’Ath, Imogen Henderson, Anna Sabin, Madeline Secker, Jorja Smith, Isabella Warburton and Alistair Wilson, begin all dressed in black and take us on their journey of change as one. They unite as a body warming into their roles, at the same time as we, as an audience, change our mindset back into those teenage years. Through monologues, small scenes, physical theatre and song their stories are told. Much is used of numerous metaphors during their journey until they break out with different coloured tops highlighting their individuality.


This is a well-directed, Pamela Birieson, production with a hard-working cast. Set design by Ian Willis allows swift movement of the cast and creates the feeling of the swimming pool.

Finally, yes, that is the most annoying song I have ever heard! Are we nearly there yet? These teenagers are just that little bit closer, and wiser, on their journey!

Running until Saturday 22nd February 2020 @19:30 - running time 45 minutes



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