The student years are really the golden years: carefree and unafraid of fun, just like this company. Set in a retirement home for superheroes, this joyful piece is pure light entertainment and follows the attempted escape of the geriatric occupants from a barbarous matron. The characters are a little ridiculous, of course – the brutal, mono-browed and sickly coloured matron is particularly outrageous and foolishly wonderful. Whilst there were some highlights from all performances, the enthusiasm does seem to lag at points – generally the whole thing could be sharper and pacier. Scenes are playfully changed through slightly careless dance routines, featuring some unfortunately bad lip-synching. Still, you don’t have to take yourself too seriously while you’re young and bright.
theSpace @ Venue45, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 27 Aug, 7.35pm (8.20pm), £4.00 – £5.00, fpp266.
tw rating 3/5
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Sections: by Rohanne Udall - ED2011 Theatre Reviews - tw rating 3/5 | Tags: Queen Mary Theatre Company, Space Venues
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