Red Devils (2005)

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Red Devils (2005)

Directed By
Alan Wiseman

Production Type
Company Production

Production Location
Main Theatre

User Rating: (5/5 with 3 votes)

Production Dates & Prices: (Please note Booking Information)



Date	Time	Price
Tuesday 21st June 2005	8:00pm	£TBA
Wednesday 22nd June 2005	8:00pm	£TBA
Thursday 23rd June 2005	8:00pm	£TBA
Friday 24th June 2005	8:00pm	£TBA
Saturday 25th June 2005	8:00pm	£TBA

Cast: (in programme order)

Crew: (in programme order)



Alan Wiseman	... Director

Official Review:

the review

Reviewer: Tony Flook

NOMADS‘ latest production showed that the society is not afraid to tackle challenging plays, head on. Red Devils, laden with swearing and confrontation, may not be for every theatre-goer but it does, probably, fairly reflect the lives of the four young women concerned and was ideal for the intimate, 30-seat studio at the East Horsley theatre.

The characters we all supporters of Manchester United who, after a trauma about getting tickets, make it to the 1979 Cup Final, only to watch their side lose 3-2 to-ArsenaI after forcing extra time. Initially thought to be friends, it soon becomes clear that they have little In common except varying degrees of loyalty to their club.

Hairdresser Nita Is the only one with any definite career ambition. Kale Raye‘s strong performance portrayed her firmness of purpose. She always managed to project her feelings despite rarely raising her voice and had an effective way of adding meaning by delivering some lines through clenched teeth. She was totally contrasted by Anna Langridge -the volatile, promiscuous Beth, whose violent streak surfaced when she got drunk (in a perfectly studied episode,complete with rolling eyes) and goaded Nita over her Asian origins. It was a colourful, intensely emotional performance, which brought out all her character‘s frustration.

Wendy Pinney was less convincing as Phil. Her words indicated that she was the most forceful of the quartet but they were, too often, delivered without full conviction. She was at her best when the mask briefly slipped and she showed her vulnerability. Roanna Cochrane played the vacuous Alice, whose only aim in life is to marry the unenlightened-sounding Kevin and raise a family. She is the least assertive of the group but was made totally recognisable by theactress‘s skilled, understated interpretation.

Interaction between the girls was generally natural, especially in the most dramatic moments before and during the match. Their Mancunian accents sounded realistic, although this made some exchanges difficult to comprehend. With an excellent representation of Wembley Way, featuring the now-defunct stadium towers, plus some crude graffiti, by way of set design, much was left to the imaginatlon. Simple lighting and atmospheric sound did all that was necessary to take us to the play‘s numerous indoor and outdoor locations. In his programme notes, director Alan Wiseman, refers to his long-standing love of the play. This production, which brought most of the characters vividly to life, showed why it has such enduring appeal for him.

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