Hammill manages a unique comedy all his own by sporting a magnificent beard completely incongruous as he plays his female counterpart (I mean, they’re all in suits but somehow the beard is just funnier) and gives a wonderful performance battling Lucky Eric’s bottomless pit of grievances and pent up rage. This cast is a great ensemble and there’s as much of note in their physical performances as in their ability to land a one liner or play a cracking scene. Renowned for its multi-roling dynamic, the play requires the cast to play the central roles of the Bouncers as well as groups of punters – including lairy lads out on the pull and a gaggle of very tipsy girls…also out on the pull. This cast is a markedly young vision of the characters and the whole production feels geared towards youth. The John Godber Company do justice to the play as a classic of the 80s but Godber, who also directs, has worked hard to update it, with music choices, dance moves and pop culture references all attuned to current tastes.Īs the title suggests, the show looks at one night in the lives of four Bouncers, Judd (Peter McMillan), Ralph (Lamin Touray), Les (Duncan Riches) and Lucky Eric (Frazer Hammill) manning the door of a typical club.
A classic and a solid gold vehicle for actors looking to show off their versatility. Monday 25th March 2019 at Harrogate Theatre.Īh, Bouncers.
