Granty Update : Carry on Amanda

By Peter Grant on Dec 4, 09 02:00 PM

What a month for shows. I've been busy on a book about Dockers but I'm back now.

Here's the first of a few Granty review updates of the best theatrical shows that have been . . . and some that are (happily) still on.

Unity Theatre.

Jiggery Pokery
Homotobia Festival - November.

Amanda Lawrence's World Premiere. A stunning one-woman tribute production at the ever excellent Unity Theatre to the late, great but very complex Charles Hawtrey of Carry On fame.
One of those theatrical gems that you were so glad that you were witnessing. Amanda;s versatility left many in the sell out audience breathless.
The last time I saw talent like this was when Ben Keaton appeared at the Unity when he was starting out with his clever one man show Intimate Memoirs of an Irish Taxidermist. He went on to win the Perrier Award for Best newcomer.
Amanda is a force to be reckoned with playing 50 characters in less than 80 minutes and telling a story with wit, poignancy and style.
Come back soon, Amanda.

10/10
Fantastic Flights of the Imagination.