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ED2011 3/5 Reviews ED2011 Theatre Reviews
Cock And Bull Story (emeraldBLUE 2011)
By Ciara Knowles | Published on Sunday 14 August 2011
Loud, laddish and with hormones on the high, this two man play by Richard Crowe and Richard Zajdlic addresses homophobia head on. This prominent and poignant issue, contrastingly dealt with in the context of the insensitive Scottish boxing scene – complete with the fiery fight scenes – make for a very watchable production. The vibrant script, combined with the superb timing and commitment of the show’s two young actors, add up to something not unlike Rocky crossed with a two-man version of Gregory Burke’s ‘Black Watch’. However, be wary of the Fringe Programme’s lenient rating: the content is far from PG. On brief occasions, the cast or script appears to flag, but overall this is a well observed theatrical piece that packs a punch.
New Town Theatre, 4 – 28 Aug, 7.30pm (9.00pm), £10.00 – £12.50, fpp250.
tw rating 3/5
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