A small village in rural Ireland is turned upside down when a major Hollywood film studio descends to make a historical blockbuster on location. The story is told through the eyes of Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, employed as extras along with numerous other locals. As cultures clash, it becomes clear that Tinseltown’s romanticized dream of Ireland is a long, long way from reality. Just two talented actors brilliantly bring to life a multitude of extraordinary characters, ranging from the spoilt American starlet to the English director and the village old timer. Read more …
Often hysterically funny, thought-provoking and witty, this wonderful comedy has won numerous awards including both the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best New Comedy, as well as three Tony nominations on Broadway. Stones in his Pockets ran for four years in the West End and has delighted audiences around the world.
There’s plenty of life and bundles of irony in the latest production of Marie Jones’ magnificent two-hander.
With a total running time of less than ninety minutes over two acts, the underlying social and political message of play may have a greater impact if it was delivered without an interval, but overall this is a clever, amusing and quietly entertaining piece.
Sharpe and Trainor flit between characters in an instant in a contemporary classic which leans towards a feel-good happy ending in the face of adversity.
20 years on, Stones In His Pockets is still on tour; and still delivering a fine night out, for anyone who loves theatre that combines wit, compassion and intelligence with supreme dramatic skill.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday April 2, 2019, until Saturday April 6, 2019. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/kings
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