Tonsils + Tweezers

A cast full of energy, with an exciting fast paced formula – a story of a friendship, with humour, fun, and a dark side revealed in the unravelling of the story line.

This excellent cast and production is well directed by Michael Abercromby. A strong ensemble of actors deliver an interesting storyline accompanied by Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The audience do not grasp the significance of quotes from Macbeth until near the end of the play.

Amongst the action, Tonsils (Travis Jeffery) and Tweezers (Hoa Xuande) exude strong contrasting personalities within their story and relationship.

There was a lot of fun on stage with the storyline and accompanying actors as Ruth (Megan Wilding) and Max (James Sweeney). The contrast of Wilding’s loud vivacious Ruth and the silent and at most times Sweeney’s serious portrayal of Max reciting Shakespeare was mesmerising to watch.

The set design (Patrick Howe) was minimalist, a dark set with benches with the backdrop of a metallic looking wall with a light feature. The lighting design (Liam O’Keefe) changing from purples, blues reflecting on the dark set kept the set alive, whilst the action played out on the stage. A thrilling uplifting excellent night out at the KXT. Not to be missed.

Charlotte Hanson

Photographer: Clare Hawley