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ED2014 2/5 Reviews ED2014 Theatre Reviews
Beans On Toast (Patch Of Blue)
By Charlotte Taylor | Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014
Scott loves Jen, and Jen loves Scott, but Jen has gone. ‘Beans On Toast’ goes through all the significant moments of their relationship, out of sequence, with a song or two thrown in for good measure. These ‘loveable’ characters are sassy, fast-talking and so underdeveloped they remain practically stationary. Apart from when they have their sole argument, their relationship appears completely faultless, apparently formed with some kind of perfect couple cookie cutter. This lack of any real conflict makes for rather plodding viewing, with any meaning almost entirely lost in the action. The production is staged well by the cast, who all play Jen and Scott at various points, but this does nothing to stop it being a one dimensionally pretty, rather than meaningful, production.
Zoo Southside, until 25 Aug
tw rating 2/5 | [Charlotte Taylor]
