AMADEUS
Directed by Mark Jones
CAST
Dave Reid
Barry Callander
Allan Mayer
Joe Simmons
Rachel Brennan
Annaka Lee
James Rogerson
Rob Tryner
Martin Clarke
Beccy Andrews
This provocative work weaves a confrontation between
mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic
power
In the court of the Austrian Emperor, Antonio Salieri is
the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius
of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given
himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition
to be a great composer
Mozart is a foul mouthed, graceless libertine who has
achieved that which is beyond Salieri's grasp. Full of envy
and hatred, the mediocre composer sets out to destroy this
child who effortlessly hears the music of the spheres
NODA
review by Colin Magenty
This was an excellent piece of theatre. The only criticism
is that the play is a little long. Mr Shaffer's fault, not
yours,. As for the acting and direction it was first class
and not a weak link in the cast.
The narrators, Rachel Brennan and Annaka Lee, were both
excellent and how lucky can this group be with three new
members, all male and all very capable on stage; well done
to James Rogerson who played Van Swieten, Rob Tryner who
was Von Strack and Mozart himself, Martin Clarke. I hope
for the society you all stay and I look forward to seeing
all three in future productions.
Barry Callender again turned in a creditable performance as
Orsini—Rosenberg, as too did Joe Simmons as The Emperor
Joseph. Beccy Andrews has shown that she can do more than
comedy. The only thing I would point out, however, is that
we lost her when she speaks softly; we still need to hear
the words. We lost projection which I know she has. Finally
Dave Reid played Salieri; this actor gave a superb
performance as Pip Last year and this performance was just
as good, if not better, capturing the change of personality
between the old and younger man to a professional degree.
My congratulations to the whole cast and its director. Well
done, and thank you .
