Presented by Lung Ha Theatre Company
Two very fast paced, very funny and perhaps even political Commedia Dell’Arte “canovaccios” stories.
Il Panico di Pantalone
It is the night before Pantalone’s wedding… Finally dreams seem to be coming true for Pantalone. His servants, Arlecchino and Pulcinella, have set things up for their sleazy old master – he will inherit the largest of wills, marry the most beautiful woman and own the largest estate in the region. But could redemption finally be coming the way of Pantalone?
Il Panico di Capitano
Il Capitano has requisitioned his navy, positioned his air force and grounded his troops. Brighadella is in the bunker. Pulcinella is in the lookout. Il Dottore is full of advice, as always. The enemy is the firing line. War is imminent. Before the battle Capitano has one more story to tell of his past “heroism”, but this time could his “braggadocio” blow up in his face placing the lives of himself and his army in danger?
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh: 17 – 18 October 2008
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen: 20 October 2008
Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld: 22 October 2008
Mull Theatre, Tobermory: 29 October 2008
Chapiteaux Turbulents, Paris: 23 January 2009
Scottish Youth Theatre @ The Old Sheriff Court, Glasgow: 05 – 06 November 2009
Howden Park Centre, Livingston: 10 November 2009
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh: 13 -14 November 2009
Il Panico di Pantalone
Reviews
“Crystal has chosen five performers to play traditional commedia roles in a bright and brave double bill that features young love crossed by lustful old age in the first half, and a harsh satire against the lethal pomposities of war in the second. This firm, tightly-focused comic framework seems to free the performers to display far more of their own personalities and comic flair, with Nicola Tuxworth in particularly impressive form as mischievous Arlecchino and the boastful Capitano. There’s also a superb supporting turn from leading musicians Robert Pettigrew and John Sampson in a show that suggests Clark Crystal’s time at Lung Ha’s has produced some genuinely exciting results.”
Joyce McMillan – The Scotsman