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A Dog Called Redemption

Bright Heights Theatre Company

Street-life, class-clashes, addiction and relationships - just some of the themes touched on in this award-winning black comedy. Two down-and-outs find solace in each other's company, polar personalities but drawn together through circumstance find out how strong a bond can be. Their unlikely friendship is tested to the limits in this intelligently-scripted, fast-paced tale of homeless life. Both actors put in credible performances, but they must be careful not to become caricatures or let their performances dissolve into farce. Otherwise this was so engaging that I forgot I was sitting in a cave. In fact, Baby Belly 3 was the perfect venue for this show as the dank setting really enhanced the atmosphere.

Underbelly's Baby Belly, 31 July - 25 Aug (not 11), 3.35pm (4.30pm), prices vary, fpp 196

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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