» Review: The Titanic Show
Comedy trio Pluck took on a mammoth idea (literally, being the Titanic) and turned it into a small and fun performance, playing three members of the band who played on ’til the end. Once they’d warmed into the act, they appeared more comfortable, with one-liners delivered more easily, and facial expressions used to wonderful comic effect. The music playing was superb (imagine playing a cello or violin while being chased about the stage) and highlights included putting up a deckchair (yes, really) and two silent movies that played out behind them. Low budget props including an ‘iceberg’ were used for comic effect, and the ideas contained in this show were vast and various. However, I didn’t laugh aloud as much as I wanted to – or had anticipated – and with AV problems putting a halt on comic timing, at times I felt like I was sitting in on rehearsal.
The Old Market, 14 May,
3/5
Zara Baker
