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Review; “Close The Coal- houseDoor”, atthe Coliseum


Theatre, Oldham, until July 12th.


Box office: 01616242829. Website: www.coliseum. org.uk


onward) wrote “Close the Coalhouse Door” in.1968, ba­ sed on many of the memories of Sid Chaplin. . This terrific production,


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directed by Kevin Shaw at the Oldham Coliseum, has been update'dby Lee Hall (Billy El­ liot etc.) but it still retains the amazingsongs ofAlexGlas- gow. The drama, set in Coun­


ty Durham, centres on the golden wedding anniversary party of Thomas (CliffBur- nett) and Mary (Jane Hol­ man) in the company of their friends Geordie (Phil Corbitt) and Jackie (Andrew Vincent), their grandson John (James


Thecast of Close the Coalhouse Door.


Hedley), all pitmen, and the vicar (Matt Connor). Thegath- ering, filled with humour and somelaughoutloudjokes,is the starting point for reminis­ cences and the opportunity to explore almost a century-and- a-halfofmininghistoiy, tied inwiththegrowthof trades unions. The arrival of John’s broth­


er Frank (Samuel Hargreaves), who has “escaped” to universi­


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ty in Newcastle, togetherwith his girlfriend Ruth (Maeve O’Sullivan), leads to more de­ tails ofthe past. If this sounds sentimental or nostalgic, it is not. Itiswildlyfunny,ironic and hugely entertaining. The accomplished cast


step seamlessly in and out of roles, as prime ministers, un­ ion leaders, mine owners and many more, including at one point, John Lennon.


Poignant, funny new version of the iconic ’60s play ‘Billy Liar’


Director Sam Yates gives us a wonderfully comic, butultimate- ly poignant version of Keith Wa­


terhouse and Willis Hall’s iconic 6o’splayBillyLiar,filmed img63, starring Tom Courtney, Wilfred Pickles and featuring a young newcomer as Liz, Julie Christie (writes PippaMunroHebden). This,apart fromtheoriginal


novel, is the only interpretation I have seen, although I believe there has been a musical. I was interested to see how


the drama would appeal to a modern/younger audience and it succeeds not only as a “nostalgic” look at a period in' history, but as a universalstudy ofclass.relationshipsandan in­ dividual’s attempt to cope with


lifebythemostoutrageousfan- tasising. The first act is a brilliant


demonstration of superb act­ ing skills and comic timing. . GeoffreyFisher(JackDeam)


and his wife Alice (Lisa Miller) live with her mother Florence (


SueWallace)andsonBilly(Har- ryMcEntire).


The grandmother rambles


on about the past, the mother flusters about housework and the father swears frequently,


mostsentencespunctuatedby


the word “bloody” as he fulmi­ nates about his son. Harry McEntire gives a


spectacular performance as Billy, adept at conjuring up a


new story/lie for every situ­ ation. You can see his frantic inventions made on the spur of the moment to deal with the problems his previous lies have caused, especially at work


in theFuneral Office,wherehis friend Arthur (Aaron Anthony) tries to cover for him.


Billy’s difficulties spring


from his love fife. He has man­ aged to get himself engaged to prissy, orange eating Barbara (Rebekah Hinds) and theangry feisty Rita (Katie Moore) and the


fightovertheengagementring is hilarious. Indeed, the audi-


encearesocaughtupinthehu- mour that they actually laugh at


the final line of the act which is actually quite ?ad.


The second act moves into a


deeper, more poignant mood, mother and father reflect on sadder moments and Billy meets a former girlfriend Liz (Emily Barber) and finds he has to look more closely at his own life. He is forced to make a deci-


sion and the result provides the climax ofthe play.


This is an entertaining


production with lots to make you laugh and also to ponder, brought to life by an excellent cast together with the simple, effective design ofDavid Wood- head and the lighting ofDavid . t e r , which moves us from interior to exterior so cleverly. The Royal Exchange finishes the season with Around the WorldmaoDayssUrting0"


Billy Liar: Royal Exchange Theatre until July 12th.


ell-known playwright Alan Plater (famous for countless TV programmes from Z Cars


The music (directed by the


reliable and skilful Howard Gray) is memorable and the versatility ofthe actors on a variety of instruments is im­ pressive. Foxton’s design is, as always, effective, subtle and creates the whole atmosphere. My companion and I really


enjoyed the evening, for the comedy, the understated seri­ ous socio/political points and for the success of the whole. The comment towards the


end about how all would be so good in the 1980s was par­ ticularly ironic after having recently seen “Brassed Off”, which deals withthedemise ofthe mining industry in the


.1980s and’90s. We were struck by the


effects that such changes made to whole communities and my companion compared the death ofthe Lancashire cotton industry and the shipbuilding on the Clyde, as events in our lifetimes. It struck us what a very different world we live in now. This production is well


worth seeing, and as the actors step outside the “fourth wall” and address us directly at the end, it is actually a surprising- ly happy play. Finally,


gratulations to Matt Connor forsomanyquickchangesof • role and costume, an excellent performance as were those of the whole ensemble. PIPPAMUNROHEBDEN


1 must add my con­


Village’s I fre e festival promises


fu n for all Chatburn is playinghostforl the third time to a family! friendly music and fun I


festival on Sunday, July 13th I I t ’ s p a r t of the


national “Our Big Gig- weekend, a community


m u s ic celebration a c ro s s England and


Scotland aiming to bring communities together in o rd e r to celebrate t h e i r lo c a l musical talents and helpgetmore


people involved in music making.


“It’s mainly a music


event but there will be lots of other things going


on, something for all the family,” said organiser


• Andy Oliver, a musician who lives in the village. Former “Coronation


S t r e e t ” s ta r Julie Hesmondhalgh, who play ed tragic Hayley Cropper in the TVsoap, is also coming to give her support. P e r fo rm e r s will


in c lu d e locals The Mark Duckworth Band, Level Two, Drive, DJ Dave Tupling, singer- s o n g w r i t e r Mike Kneafsey, and Andy'sown band Steetley. A lso appearing is


dance DJ-keyboardist D a v o s L iv e , from W a r r in g t o n , who w a s p e r fo rm in g at Glastonbury festival last week. G u i t a r i s t Scott


Robertson will run afree workshop for anyone to bring their guitar and learn something new. O th e r attractions


in c lu d e children's in f la t a b le s , food, a licensed bar, and “Human Table Football” for the “Chatburn World Cup.’ Andy added: “Lastyear


we had about 35<M°° people on the field, and


this time we’re hoping for more i f the weather is good.”


• T h e e v e n t runs


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‘Oliver! ’ will leave audiences wanting more


by Matt Evans www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Boxoffice:0l200421599


A musical adaptation of “Oliver!" will bring the curtain down on ayear in the life of The Grand’s Backstage PASS performing arts stage school nextweekend.


Acast of2i students, who have participated in the Saturday morning classes held at The Grand throughout the year, will star in the classic musi­ cal, with two matinee per­ formances on Saturday and Sunday (July n-i2th, 1 pm). These family-friendly


shows are open to the general public and will offer perfect early afternoon entertain­ ment for all ages. V ic e -p r in c ip a l S a ra h .


Crackles said: “Following the success of ‘Bugsy’ last year, we are really excited to present the production of ‘Oliver! ’, which will showcase the talents of this year’s group. “Performing a musical


gives the opportunity for all the students to bring together the variety of skills and things


they have learned throughout theyear. Alot ofhard work and rehearsal has gone into it, but it has also been a lot of fun and the students have really risen to the challenge.” Backstage PASS began in


September and runs every Saturdaymorning throughout theacademicyear, concluding in the final production. The first term, between Septem-


berandDecember.isdesigned to introduce the students to many different disciplines across the performing arts spectrum, with master class sessions from industry profes­ sionals as well as guidance and training from qualified drama tutors. This y ea r ’s Backstage'


PASS schedule has been co­ ordinated alongside Ribble Valley-based theatre produc­ tion company Ribcaged Pro­ ductions, who are assisting with the delivery of “Oliver! ”. This alliance has presented


the opportunity for Backstage PASS students to perform and act with professional actor Ric Hoyle, who will play Fagin in the “Oliver!" production. They have also enjoyed an accent tu­ torial from Ribcaged’s Steph


McKervil to brush up on their Cockney slang. “Learning from industry


professionals is an experience you can’t put a price on. Hav­ ing Ric feature as one of the prominent character leads has worked really well as it has helped raise the level of performance in the students around him,” said Sarah. Backstage PASS has exclu­


sive use of The Grand every Saturday, enabling students to make the most of the venue’s state-of-the-artfacilities. This has included using the record­ ing studio to record their own “score” creating the backing tracks behind such popular “Oliver!” songs such as “Food Glorious Food” and “Consider Yourself”. • The Backstage PASS


421599 or www.thegrand venue.co.uk


production of “Oliver!” takes place on Saturday and Sun­ day (July 11- 12th, 1 pm start, tickets £6 adults/£3 under 18s (under 12s free) available from The Grand Box Office, 01200


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