Wednesday 23 January 2008

Exit, pursued by a bear singing Judy Garland

in situ: The Winter's Tale - term 2, week 2

I mentioned "The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert" last week. Last night I found myself lip-synching to Judy Garland. Well if it's good enough for Rufus Wainwright...

Our director is looking for ways to transition between scenes, so we are now experimenting with Judy and Johnnie Mercer singing "Friendship" (Antigonus and the bear), Bryan Ferry's version of "Jealous Guy" (Leontes), Bobby Vee's "Take Good Care of My Baby" and Screaming Jay Hawkins version of "I Put A Spell On You".

Anyone new to experimental theatre expecting something akin to Rowan Atkinson's "Alternative Car Park" is in for a surprise.

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