Both these plays stayed with me long after I went home. The scripts were well-written and well-delivered and the Union Theatre provided a suitably haunting atmosphere. Of the two I think I preferred Water Sculptures, in which there were some compelling performances of the three doomed, but very human, characters. The talents of the "non-humans" in Zoo should not, however, go unmentioned.
2012. The Olympics are in town and London is drowning. An interesting (and topical given the current downpour) premise for 'Water Sculptures' leads to an exploration of self for three very different characters. Well acted and tightly directed, this play is worth an evening out.
Posted by
Christopher Nicholson
on
25 May 2008 16:10
Zoo and Water Sculptures sit very well together and make for an extremely enjoyable evening's entertainment.
Both scripts are tight and well-written and the performance standards in both plays superb.
My favourite of the two plays is Water Sculptures and I can see why the Production decided to save the best until last!
Spend the money, go see the two plays and you'll have a fun evening out.
Zoo and Water Sculptures are powerfully written and effectively realised, acerbically funny and unexpectedly poignant. King shows a biting and relentless wit in her plays about self preservation and the nature of survival. See them before it's too late!
Water Sculptures and Zoo make for a well-matched pair of darkly funny, unsettling pieces about a pre and post-apocalyptic world. The eerie design transforms the Union Theatre into a kind of postmodern hell while the writing and wry performances still make us laugh despite ourselves.
I really enjoyed both of these totally original plays. The direction and acting of both were refreshing and engaging. A very different experience to the usual and conventional London theatre out there.
Watersculptures/Zoo are two strong, funny, moving and quirky pieces of theatre. Dawn King has a really unique voice and this slick double bill with a talented young cast makes for a really good night out on the fringe.
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Both these plays stayed with me long after I went home. The scripts were well-written and well-delivered and the Union Theatre provided a suitably haunting atmosphere. Of the two I think I preferred Water Sculptures, in which there were some compelling performances of the three doomed, but very human, characters. The talents of the "non-humans" in Zoo should not, however, go unmentioned.
2012. The Olympics are in town and London is drowning. An interesting (and topical given the current downpour) premise for 'Water Sculptures' leads to an exploration of self for three very different characters. Well acted and tightly directed, this play is worth an evening out.
Zoo and Water Sculptures sit very well together and make for an extremely enjoyable evening's entertainment.
Both scripts are tight and well-written and the performance standards in both plays superb.
My favourite of the two plays is Water Sculptures and I can see why the Production decided to save the best until last!
Spend the money, go see the two plays and you'll have a fun evening out.
Zoo and Water Sculptures are powerfully written and effectively realised, acerbically funny and unexpectedly poignant. King shows a biting and relentless wit in her plays about self preservation and the nature of survival. See them before it's too late!
Water Sculptures and Zoo make for a well-matched pair of darkly funny, unsettling pieces about a pre and post-apocalyptic world. The eerie design transforms the Union Theatre into a kind of postmodern hell while the writing and wry performances still make us laugh despite ourselves.
I really enjoyed both of these totally original plays. The direction and acting of both were refreshing and engaging. A very different experience to the usual and conventional London theatre out there.
Watersculptures/Zoo are two strong, funny, moving and quirky pieces of theatre. Dawn King has a really unique voice and this slick double bill with a talented young cast makes for a really good night out on the fringe.
It is so refreshing to see work that is willing to go to the extremes and not pull any punches. A definite must see.
Great writing, fast paced, humorous but most importantly, thought provoking. Talented crew and cast make this night one not to be missed.
Please note concessions are £8 during the week for this show.