Camden New Journal - Theatre: Calling

Publications by New Journal Enterprises

Home

Archive

Competition

The Review - THEATRE by HELEN LERWILL
Published:19 July 2007

It’s comedy on the inside

CALLING
Old Red Lion Theatre

DEBORAH Espect’s portrayal of the three lost souls in the mental institution brews a black comedy out of serious subject, without stooping to condescension.
We are introduced to the hospital patients, our three main characters David, Rebecca and Scott, and the many others who are inside the hospital, all harbouring their own problems but keen to downplay them against the peers.
Rebecca defends her friend with the line: “David is not mad ’cos he doesn’t eat his own shit – but he did try to kill his Mum.”
A strong cast brings out the humour in the script. Jenny Harold plays the instantly likeable 17 year-old Rebecca and Matt Prendergast portrays Scott with a fine balance of vulnerability and intrigue.
“How hard can it be to write? Even Jordan does it!” says inmate Rebecca at one point. Indeed, Espect makes writing an insightful, humorous and truthful play look easy.
A simple yet effective triumph for the joinedupwriters team.
Until July 28
020 7837 7816

Comment on this article.
(You must supply your full name and email address for your comment to be published)

Name:

Email:

Comment:

Check Prices, Availability & Book Online
Receive Online Discounts and Instant Confirmation

» A-Z of Theatre
» Local Reviews
» Local Listings
» West End Reviews
» West End Listings
» Theatre Tickets
» Theatre & Hotel Packages