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A Fabulous
Tale Of Survival
Being An Ultimate Warrior
South Shields Customs House
Thursday 13th October 2016
Karl
is a big fan of wrestling. In Being An
Ultimate Warrior he sits in his big gaming chair from which he tells his
story. In a captivating tale, delivered in an engrossing style reminiscent of
grown-up Jackanory.
South
Shields’
Wayne Miller is a great storyteller as he reveals Karl’s ordeals and interests.
The audience were hanging on his every word, every emotion as he described how
bullying as a child had been relentless. Name calling and acts of physical
brutality were common place as the bullies abused Karl. It was though a joint interest in wrestling
on tv and drama that he sought a way out. We hear of tales of watching the
likes of Big Daddy as a child and of the modern leaders in the ring. Wayne demonstrates some of the
wrestling moves, from the funny and over the top entrances through to the big
flops that make a loud bang as he lands on the stage.
Karl
describes his relationships: both with girlfriends and his parents. This is
coupled with his love of wrestling through various links. A brief appearance by
Amie Jeffels brings about a surprising but life affirming conclusion to the
tale.
I
am no wrestling fan but I still enjoyed the narrative. In looking at
relationships, and the difficulties of childhood, the story is one which is
easy to relate to.
One
of the reasons why this production works so well is that there is a real
personal feeling within the delivery. The story is believable and heart
warming. It is emotional but not over the top. It is a great piece of new
writing, by Wayne Miller, and the Customs House should be praised for
encouraging new writing in our region. The plan is to tour the show in 2017 and
it will be well worth seeking out. Wayne is the ultimate warrior
– well done!
Read
the original North East Theatre guide preview: http://nomorepanicbutton.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/preview-being-ultimate-warrior-at-south.html
This review was written by Stephen Oliver the North
East Theatre Guide – follow Stephen at @panic_c_button
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