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George Gayler – WA Theatre Reviews & Database https://gordontheoptom.gtpstaging.com.au with Gordon the Optom Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:36:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://gordontheoptom.gtpstaging.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Icon-32x32.png George Gayler – WA Theatre Reviews & Database https://gordontheoptom.gtpstaging.com.au 32 32 ‘Short Change’ https://gordontheoptom.gtpstaging.com.au/uncategorised/short-change-reviewed-by-gordon-the-optom/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:08:46 +0000 https://www.gordontheoptom.com/uncategorized/short-change-reviewed-by-gordon-the-optom/ ‘Short Change’ is part of the Perth Fringe Festival. This WA Premiere, for the more mature audiences, has been devised and presented by Ruby Gaytime; better known to the Perth audiences, as the long-time comedic partners, Sarah Reuben and George Gayler.

George recently played a major part in a Heath Ledger Theatre play, receiving great accolades. Sarah has done stand-up comedy in addition to her versatile acting. Sarah’s father is a well-known personality on Perth TV.

This fast moving, hilarious and very well written look at life can be seen in the Ramen Room, at the ‘Noodle Palace at Central’ (in the TAFE building), 19 Francis Street, Northbridge. This location has won the best venue award for the past two years.

The 50-minute shows are nightly at 6.30 pm until Saturday 7th February.

      The stage lights up to a beautiful duet singing in perfect harmony. At the ned of the number we meet two young friends discussing a wedding; one of them is getting married in a couple of weeks the a wonderful man – she thinks – but her friend has made a different assessment of his personality and feels obliged to warn her girlfriend before the wedding.

      There then follows numerous sketches where two people are chatting, from the rich and famous to down-and-outs on the street. The clever writing captures the dialogue of the characters perfectly. The expressions, mannerisms, country of origin, style of dress are all there as this couple seamlessly move from one act to another.

      There are moments of madness, and times when we see the tragedy behind the frivolity. The lighting and props give instant scenario to each cameo.

 

The clever use of a $1 coin being passed around links the scenes, showing how for some this is the bridge between life and death, whereas for others it is disposable change, hardly worth carrying around.

A very talented couple, giving a wonderful performance, with well-observed insights as to how people think and react together.

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‘Best’ https://gordontheoptom.gtpstaging.com.au/uncategorised/best-reviewed-by-gordon-the-optom/ Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:58:49 +0000 https://www.gordontheoptom.com/uncategorized/best-reviewed-by-gordon-the-optom/ ‘Best’ is the first production from Ruby Gaytime. This WA Premiere is a black comedy, ideal for Fringeworld, and is the creation of bosom friends, Sarah Reuben and George Gayler. At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this snappy and ingenious piece of theatre was a major hit.

Both actresses started their careers as stand-up comediennes and have gradually developed into fine all-round actors. In 2013, George was in the ‘comedy of the year’ at the prestigious Heath Ledger Theatre.

This 60-minute production runs at The Blue Room Studio, 53 James Street, Northbridge until Saturday 22nd February. Curtain up at 9.00 pm.

The room is black. There are a couple of school-style chairs and a projections screen on the back wall.

       Two school friends, shy Tee (George Gayler) and her bubbly, adventurous friend, Alex (Sarah Reuben) are having one of their deep and intimate conversations. As they begin to talk about their ‘get away from home’ road trip, Alex learns that, not only has her very ‘best friend for ever’ lost her cherry first, but that Tee is pregnant.

      When Tee’s Mum goes ballistic at the news, Alex gives all of the support she can.

      We jump forward a decade and a half; the child is now a teenager, and seems to be coming between these close friends. Can their friendship possibly survive?

This is wacky story, superbly constructed by this talented couple. The dialogue is natural and filled with gems of humour. Both girls create multiple characters and accents with hilarious results. It is a truly feel good show with which to end the Fringe.

The storylines are inventive and fresh, there is singing and dancing, sadness and drama all blended in this charming memorable offering. I look forward to their next production.

A quality production by a skilled and talented pair. Try and catch it – but book first as the demand for tickets will be great.

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