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A Month of Sundays (2005)

Directed By
Wally Ross Gower


Production Type
Nomads Production

Production Location
Main Theatre


Genre: Comedy

User Rating: (5/5 with 1 votes)

Flier Summary:

Set in a rest home, this play revolves around two residents: Cooper, who has voluntarily left his family to avoid the indignity of depending on them, and his friend Aylott, both on the verge of some geriatric embarrassment. To the painful ritual of family visits and empty condescension the two inmates reply with humour and wit, aware that life can only be endured if treated as a comedy.

It will lift the spirits and leave you all with a warm feeling that reinforces our humanity.

Please note there is no Tuesday night performance'so only 4 nights available.

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Description:

The Author
Bob Larbey was born in South London, mnoving to Ockley in 1979 where he now enjoys a quiet life with his wife, Trisha, son Matthew, and their cats and dogs.

Bob began his writing career in radio and made his ... [more]



Production Dates & Prices:
(Please note Booking Information)

 Date
Time
Price
 
 Wednesday 11th May 2005
8:00pm
£8.50
 Thursday 12th May 2005
8:00pm
£8.50
 Friday 13th May 2005
8:00pm
£8.50
 Saturday 14th May 2005
8:00pm
£8.50


Cast: (in programme order)
Ian Allen ... Aylott
John Norris ... Cooper
Bernadette O'Sullivan ... Julia
Paul Evans ... Peter
Elaine Burns ... Mrs Baker
anna langridge ... Nurse Wilson

Crew: (in programme order)
Wally Ross Gower ... Director
Martin Lawrance ... Stage Manager
Charles Hope ... Lighting Designer
Tim Williams ... Sound Design
Charles Hope ... Set Construction
David Payne ... Set Construction
Gordon Hilliker ... Set Construction
Martin Lawrance ... Set Construction
Tom Thomas ... Set Construction
Charles Hope ... Sound Operator
Elizabeth Cross ... Prompt
Jill Evans ... Costume Design
Heather Gilligan ... Poster Design
Judy Tweedale ... Box Office
Clive Mott ... Front of House Manager


Act1:
Scene 1 The First Sunday of April: Morning
Scene 2 The First Sunday of April: Early Afternoon
Act2:
Scene 1 The First Sunday of May: Morning
Scene 2 The First Sunday of May: Later that afternoon


Official Review:
the review
Reviewer: Tony Flook
Often humorous, sometimes frightening, A Month of Sundays‘ deals honestly with a subject that many of us fear but will have to face, sooner or later—old age. Nomads gave a memorable production of Bob Larbey‘s perceptive play, exploring the relationship between Cooper, the staff and another resident of the rest home where he lives and with his own family.

John Norris‘s performance in the central role was an object lesson. On stage almost throughout he depicted a real person who, by the end, we felt we‘d got to know and understand reasonably well. The actor timed and pointed his lines skilfully. Clear diction meant that every word was audible. The only question-mark was that he showed few signs of the fall which is supposed to have hampered him before the play opens.

Elfin Anna Langridge was the bright, empathetic nurse, Wilson, who treats Cooper as a friend as well as a patient. She showed considerable understanding of the bonds that can exist between young and old.

Ian Allen played Aylott, the resident with whom he shares an interest in chess and cricket. He‘s the opposite of Cooper, with a seemingly fit body but deteriorating mind. The scene in which his memory finally (if rather suddenly) gives out, was acted with sincerity.

Cooper has never been close to his daughter, Julia (Bernadette O‘Sullivan) but there were indications in a moving episode that at least the foundations of a bridge were being built. Although Paul Evans generally made the most of the relatively low-key role of Peter, Julia‘s husband, he did not always come across as the top-flight lawyer he‘s described as in the script. Elaine Burns avoided the pitfall of portraying Mrs. Baker as a stereotyped cleaner but could have used more edge in her sometimes-sharp exchanges with Cooper.

It was easy to believe in Cooper‘s room at the home. Designed by Charles Hope, it had all the basic, functional furniture expected, enhanced by a few of the resident‘s personal touches. Tim Williams‘ sound, always at the right level, added realism to several incidents.


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