Boeing Boeing

Boeing Boeing was boasting capacity crowds midweek in its second week of production, testament to its spreading reputation in this very competitive November/December theatre season.

David Nelson revealed great promise in his directorial debut, and though there was occasional directorial mistakes, this was a nicely controlled first production.

Gorgeously and obviously sixties, the set had some lovely attention to detail, most notably a fantastic period telephone.

Costuming, by Terry McAuley and David Young included lovely reproduction air-hostess uniforms and employed wonderful use of primary colours.

Robert Ross was solid in the central role of Bernard while Jane Anderson seemed to be the glue that held the production together as house-keeper Bertha. Cameron Leese delivered a lively performance in the catalyst role of Robert.

The girls were delightful and very different as the three girlfriends of Bernard. Sandra De Witt Hermala as Janet from TWA made a very impressive community theatre debut and will be an actress to watch in the future. Sophisticated Air France Hostess, Jacqueline was played with panache by Taylor Buoro-Long, while German Judith from Lufthansa was beautifully played by Cynthia Fenton who made the most of the humour in the show

This was a good, fun night at the theatre, nicely paced and well performed.

Kimberley Shaw