theatre review

Greater Tuna

BacktoE Productions

Life moves at a more leisurely pace in the deep South, but does that mean the play has to as well? Both actors gave sterling performances, but the continual costume changes did nothing for the speed, and the sparsely furnished set failed to add much atmosphere to the proceedings. Subtle twists gave the writing potential, but sadly the jokes didn't always hit home with the predominantly British audience. At an hour and a half, this show is already pretty long by Fringe standards: add to that the minimal plotline and drawn-out drawl and you'll leave feeling like you've been in Tuna, Texas all your life - and not in a good way.

Bedlam Theatre, 7 - 23 Aug (not 10, 17), 1.30pm (3.00pm), £8.00 (£6.00), fpp 202

tw rating: 2/5

published: Aug-2008

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