Caravan

Caravan
By Donald MacDonald. Javeenbah Theatre Co., Nerang, Gold Coast. Director: Barry Gibson 24th January – 8th February, 2014

Going on holiday takes all the fun out of the planning! This was proven by Barry Gibson’s hilarious production for Javeenbah Theatre Co.

When Parkes (Noel Thomson) and Penny (Libby Bancroft) invite long time friends Rodney (Trevor Love) and Monica (Naomi Thompson) and bachelor Pierce (Clinton Brent) to join them on a 2 week caravanning vacation it seemed like a good idea: that was until the time arrives and Pierce invites his latest conquest (the much younger) Gwendolyn (Chantelle Wright) to join them.

Everything goes wrong – as to be expected when the group’s past history begins to unravel, and their individual and collective backgrounds are revealed with riotous effect. And then there’s the days and days of rain …

The cast had a ball bouncing off each other and banging their heads on the low van door opening. Perfect timing with the sight gags had the audience in stitches as the holiday disintegrated into a bit of a free for all.

The set was great: enough room to move and that’s about it.The technical support added to the overall success of the production.

A great night out!

Roger McKenzie

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