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Post by bram on Mar 30, 2023 13:43:57 GMT
A refreshing,hilarious play. Perhaps a little long,but wonderfully anarchic and thought provoking.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 30, 2023 14:49:02 GMT
Ramps on the Moon
Written by Samson Hawkins
Directed by Nadia Fall
Cast includes Mark Benton
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Post by alessia on Mar 30, 2023 14:49:13 GMT
Thank you- I am thinking of booking for Stratford, the reviews sound great!
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Post by sam22 on Mar 30, 2023 17:10:59 GMT
I saw this in Nottingham last week. I really wasn't bothered about seeing it but was persuaded to go and actually ended up really enjoying it. One of the reviews said somewhere between Jerusalem and the BBC show This Country which I think is quite accurate. It had some really funny parts. I'd recommend  |
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Post by alessia on Mar 31, 2023 9:19:56 GMT
I've booked as soon as I've read that review that said it's a cross between Jerusalem and This Country. If it's even a fraction as funny as the former I'll love it.
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Post by sam22 on Mar 31, 2023 12:23:24 GMT
I've booked as soon as I've read that review that said it's a cross between Jerusalem and This Country. If it's even a fraction as funny as the former I'll love it. I was trying to explain to a friend what happened in it and it was a bit tricky lol. But we really enjoyed it, hope you do too! |
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Post by joem on Apr 13, 2023 22:09:38 GMT
Very funny and anarchic, as someone has said, but at times more revue than play. The town v country divide which is identified in plays such as Jerusalem or Albion is very much present here but, despite the mystical ending, this is not really a deep, philosophical play. Indeed, the country gripes are mostly reduced to a single-issue affair - H2.
The framing structure of the annual Syresham (the fictitious village where events are set) talent show is great for comic purposes, and recurs during the evening, but it does take up a lot of space which could be used for narrative/character development. Nice programme in the style of a village newspaper, for those who collect them.
An enjoyable romp well-acted by an enthusiastic cast of six ranging from hoary veterans to starry-eyed youngsters. Loved the refreshing broadness of the humour. There's a long list of things which might offend those who get offended, if you're one of them you may wish to read it on the websiteif you are the type who takes offence.
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Post by nottobe on Apr 16, 2023 8:39:47 GMT
I saw this last night and completely loved it, it is my favourite new play I have seen in some time. It’s audacious, bold and hilarious but at the heart is a great state of the nation play for 2023 about family and community and the environment. I have to say that during the whole show I was totally engrossed and had such a great time as an audience member. The Village talent show scenes were so funny and every one of them left me laughing like a drain pipe. The more plot driven scenes were also great and again filled with humour but also the heart of the play. Samson Hawkins has written a great play that tackles many themes but doesn’t feel like a turgid play wanting to be relevant and tick boxes, it is as organic as the grass beneath our feet.
The whole cast were wonderful and there was not a weak link amongst them. I have to give a particular shout out to Maximilian Fairley as it was his professional debut but he is one to watch out for as he had a magnetic stage presence.
I have to say I would whole heartedly recommend this as it’s everything theatre should be in our times. Yes the end was did become quite weird but I admired the balls for doing something like that. I really wanted to buy the playtext but they didn’t have them available so I will have to find it! On an aside Mark Benton gave a short speech at the end in honour of the late Murray Melvin which was a touching end.
A solid five out of five from me!
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Post by cartoonman on Apr 23, 2023 8:06:08 GMT
Saw this last week and really enjoyed it. Its the kind of play that the Theatre Royal does really well. I could hear all the cast clearly but if I couldn't there were surtitles above the stage. Lots of f-ing in the show. I wouldn't want to take my grand niece and nephew but there were warning notices in the foyer. Didn't understand the Cher interlude but enjoyed it. For £27-50 it was much better than the £50 I had paid for Oklahoma! two days before. The seats were better as well.
This is the 3rd play I have seen by Ramps on the Moon company and they have all been good.
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Post by alessia on May 3, 2023 5:54:49 GMT
I saw this last night and also first visit to Stratford. The show is very funny, I can see why some of the reviewers marked it down for the crude humour- at times I felt it was a bit too much but not in terms of offending (I'm from a small village myself and that is the sort of humour I grew up with, so no issues here), more like trying too hard. Nevertheless I enjoyed it a lot, had many laughs and loved the surreal element just before the end. The grandmother by far my favourite character, and the gay story. I'd have preferred less of the village cabaret and more character developing but overall it was very enjoyable and time flew. Chap sat next to me in front row asked if I liked it - he mentioned This Country, but I couldn't believe he hadn't seen (nor heard of!) Jerusalem which is very clearly an inspiration too. Blasphemy. I recommended he keeps an eye out for when it's revived in 10 years time.
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Post by zahidf on May 3, 2023 8:52:15 GMT
I saw this last night: i agree, it was a lot of fun
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