"Brexit Club" Midge Mullin is Melvyn Gould Nathan Simpson is Leonard Silver |
Working on the chain gang (photo: Gavin Hodge) |
Generous to a fault Melvyn is always eager to contribute to the staff bring-&-share |
In a characteristic flight of genius, Midge Mullin and Nathan Simpson add to their austerity repertoire of mime, one-sided dialogue with invisible characters, and non-existent props, by playing other characters starkly different from Melvyn and Len. The changes are slick and seamless, and the previous character impossible to detect as they carry out this impressive volte-face repeatedly throughout the performance.
Not so obliging: Don Beattie is more likely to serve up a knuckle sandwich |
A man of strong principles: Sid Vishnu |
As before, Melvyn is ineffectually in love - this time with the Polish canteen worker Magda Krzywinska, voiced by Rosie Mullin. Magda is not British and, although the EU Referendum does not affect her directly, the dark mood it engenders does.
Don Beattie: praises independence in song |
It is no secret how this story will end, and Don Beattie is delighted with the outcome. Midge Mullin's delightful singing voice is a welcome surprise, although the sentiments expressed in Don's victory anthem might not be to everyone's taste. Nathan Simpson also sings a musical number as an extra fillip to an already spectacular production.
Still together despite everything Len Silver & Melvyn Gould |
"Brexit Club" moves to the Clifford Room at Exeter Barnfield Theatre next week with evening performances on Monday and Thursday, 6 & 9 February. Further performances are planned for St Disen's Hall in Bradninch on Friday 17 February, The Oak Room in Tiverton on Saturday 18 February, and CIC in Taunton on Wednesday 15 March. Full details on the Substance & Shadow Theatre Company Website
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Substance & Shadow Theatre
Clifford Room Barnfield Theatre
Monday 6 February 7.30pm
Thursday 9 February 7.30pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 01392 271808
(10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat)
Online: Barnfield Website Mon/Thur
Substance & Shadow Theatre
St Disen's Hall Bradninch
Substance & Shadow Theatre
The Oak Room, St Peter Street
Substance & Shadow Theatre
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Nathan Simpson
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Thursday 9 February 7.30pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 01392 271808
(10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat)
Online: Barnfield Website Mon/Thur
St Disen's Hall Brandninch
Substance & Shadow Theatre
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Nathan Simpson
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Cullompton EX5 4NS
Friday 17 February 8pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £7
Simon Tytherleigh: 01392 881825
07743 496740
Friday 17 February 8pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £7
Simon Tytherleigh: 01392 881825
07743 496740
Substance & Shadow Theatre
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Nathan Simpson
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Tiverton EX16 6NU
Saturday 18 February 7pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
The Busy Bee: 01884 799105
Substance & Shadow Theatre
The Creative Innovative Centre (CIC)
Saturday 18 February 7pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
The Busy Bee: 01884 799105
Substance & Shadow Theatre
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Nathan Simpson
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Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 15 March 7.30pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 01823 337477
Wednesday 15 March 7.30pm
BREXIT CLUB
Producers/Directors/Writers:
Rosie & Midge Mullin
Leonard Silver: Natham Simpson
Melvyn Gould: Midge Mullin
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 01823 337477
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