By John. Burrows and John Harding. Directed by Roxanne Moore. Garrick Theatre, Guildford, WA. Mar 2-16, 2023
The Golden Pathway Annual is a vignette play told in twenty-four sketches. It tells the story of Michael Peters as he grows up, accompanied and entertained by his parents’ gift of a subscription to the Golden Pathway Annual.
Simply staged, with rostra blocks and uniform costuming, a cast of five, all female in this rendition, play multiple roles with just the addition of accessories. The story is interesting and examines a period of huge generational and societal change, with the glimpses at Michael’s life both moving and funny.