Melbourne
Gang Show’s 60th season consists of two one-act musicals. It opens
with Cry of the Forest, a serious
affair, with enviro-spiritual themes and enpoint ballet. Special effects
include an illuminated ball, designed by the tech team, which changes colour with
each change of hands. The comic scenes work best, and my personal highlight was
The Washer Womyns’ Rag with energetic
delivery and wonderful portable washing lines.
But
lest you think Gang Show is solely a serious affair, the second act Once Upon Another Time is a barrel-of–laughs
fairytale pantomime with jokes, puns, and slapstick comedy. Not even Rapunzel,
Red Riding Hood or Snow White are spared. My favourite laugh-out-loud moment is
a slow-motion sequence after Prince Charming fits Cinderella’s slipper.
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