Review for Between Friends
Having not been to the theatre for at least two years I couldn’t wait to indulge in a live performance and this production of ‘Between Friends’ by Another Way Theatre did not disappoint!
Entering The Causeway Hall, the audience are immediately transported into an amazing rural kitchen, so brilliantly designed by Jill ‘Wiggy’ Wilson you truly believe you are in someone’s house. This is a company who do not skimp on their production values as each scene is beautifully lit by Alistair Lindsay and the music chosen for the scene transitions and passing of time are just perfect.
From the get go the true nature of friendship is questioned when an unexpected visitor, Laura Wyman (Sarah Diamond) turns up out of the blue interrupting the seemingly perfect life of Helen Levy (Nicky Chambers) as she prepares for the return of her photo-journalist husband, Paul (Chris Chambers). The tension between the two women is palpable and raises the question in the audiences’ mind as to what has gone on previously. This is played out brilliantly in awkward exchanges in the first few scenes and culminates when it transpires why Laura is really there.
Chris and Nicky Chambers delivered a lovely fluidity of dialogue and action, made all the more convincing being a married couple on and off stage. Sarah Diamond gives an enigmatic and moving performance as her presence continually challenges the status quo.
Carolyn Pertwee and Rosalind Adler have crafted a three hander which leaves the audience truly investing in the outcome. Covering so many different relatable issues and matched with subtle performances, this play was a welcome return to live theatre.
Lucy Jones
Entering The Causeway Hall, the audience are immediately transported into an amazing rural kitchen, so brilliantly designed by Jill ‘Wiggy’ Wilson you truly believe you are in someone’s house. This is a company who do not skimp on their production values as each scene is beautifully lit by Alistair Lindsay and the music chosen for the scene transitions and passing of time are just perfect.
From the get go the true nature of friendship is questioned when an unexpected visitor, Laura Wyman (Sarah Diamond) turns up out of the blue interrupting the seemingly perfect life of Helen Levy (Nicky Chambers) as she prepares for the return of her photo-journalist husband, Paul (Chris Chambers). The tension between the two women is palpable and raises the question in the audiences’ mind as to what has gone on previously. This is played out brilliantly in awkward exchanges in the first few scenes and culminates when it transpires why Laura is really there.
Chris and Nicky Chambers delivered a lovely fluidity of dialogue and action, made all the more convincing being a married couple on and off stage. Sarah Diamond gives an enigmatic and moving performance as her presence continually challenges the status quo.
Carolyn Pertwee and Rosalind Adler have crafted a three hander which leaves the audience truly investing in the outcome. Covering so many different relatable issues and matched with subtle performances, this play was a welcome return to live theatre.
Lucy Jones
