THEATRE: THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW
Review By Duncan McLeod
Review: THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW takes you back to the silent era with gusto. A flamboyant MC and engaging Band mistress /Projectionist guide you through 3 silent films that include great full length showings of Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
The 10 piece orchestra manages to recreate the vibe of the era brilliantly and the music bounds along nicely keeping the audience livened up and interested throughout. There’s a flapper parade and Charleston 101 class as well as the obligatory boo-ing, hissing and applauding at the relevant points in each film.
Besides the great talent evident in the band, particular mention should be made of Ian McPhee who, aside from being MC works the percussion like a magician, whirling, blowing, tapping, flapping and zinging along with every movement on screen.
Appart from a great nostalgic trip to a forgotten era, THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW offers hope that classic cinema and talented composition might live on in the hearts of a dedicated following rather than be relegated to a storeroom somewhere feeling unloved.
nice one!!
thanks for the review duncan! it was a treat to play for you.
No worries Ian.
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