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December 2011 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 16 (Continued from page 15) gravitas and an even voice that was very pleasing to the ear. Lily Stirling was well cast as her innocent but good hearted daughter, Miranda and gave an excellent performances in this major role. The depth of talent through the play was really notable, too. Jesse Oke-Turner's Caliban was bold and credible, and developed more physicality in performance between the first and last performance of the play as, like the other actors, he probably found that you can relax and inhabit a role more fully as your lines become so well known, they no longer distract you. Indy Nutter as the evil and pompous Antonio and Jack Bacon's Sebastion provided comic relief as the spirits thwarted their evil plots. The controlled line and discipline in the Sebastion (Jack Bacon) and Antonio (Indy Nutter) choreography of the sailors played by Gabby Knight, Emily Rutherford and Candice McGregor was delightful to watch. These actorsalso played character vignettes in flashbacks and comic sub-plots very well. Olivia Harvey gave us a thoughtful yet razor smart performance of Gonzalo, the faithful councillor and the visiting royalty shipwrecked upon our island were ably played by Max Warren and Oliver Rodden. Looking back at FYRE's production last year of Tales from Outer Suburbia, what has changed? Francisco (Gabby Knight), Alonso (Max Warren) and Gonzalo (Olivia Harvey) Last year five of the older players narrated long passages at times and played eccentric, fully realised characters. We've seen some of that this year as well, but what struck me this year was that this production was far more satisfying. The production and action seems pared down. I found myself watching the group interactions more. It makes no concessions as a play just because it is performed by people aged 10-17 years. It demands your attention as a serious work in its own right. Sarah intends to keep this work rehearsed with a view to taking it beyond the Valley next year. I welcome this not only because it clearly deserves a wider audience – it certainly does – but also because the players can only get better with time. Many of the oldeGonzalo (Olivia Harvey)r thespians juggled exams in the week of Prospera and the spirits L to R: Lauren Barnes, Isabella Moore, Samantha Warren, Jesse Stapleton, Lynsday O’Dwyer and Jesse Oke-Turnar performances, and with more confidence of the lines themselves, they have scope to further develop their parts and let their body language express their roles more deeply. Once they do this, these players will be ready for the main game - the art of conveying character with the slightest gesture, stance or nuance – things hardly perceptible as acting at all. This production is a major achievement. Well Done! Kerrie McLeod Editor’s note. Our thanks to Kerrie for a thoughtful and positive review. This valley abounds with talent. Miranda (Lily Stirling) and Ferdinand (Oliver Rodden) We wish all of our customers - old and new_- the best of wishes for the holiday season. Our Christmas trading hours are unchanged. If you are wanting to pre-order special Christmas supplies please talk to us soon, so we can provide top notch service Oh! and all the best for 2012 Linda and Marie Please note we will be closed on Christmas Day
December 2011 Kangaroo Valley Voice www.kangaroovalley.nsw.au Page 17 The changing of the gears! A stressful time The horror, the horror. I'm living in the heart of darkness. What with the Apprentice Leader of the Opposition being in possession of L Plates and a desire to drive everywhere. When she reaches for the car keys I reach for my rosary beads. Trying to keep a calm demeanour on the outside while inside is in absolute turmoil. I thought I had severe toothache but it was cardiac arrest, because my heart was in my mouth at the time. My poor car. There's a hole in the floor from me pressing on the non existent brake pedal. The first thing she does on preparing to drive is set the mirrors. But only to check that her hair is perfect. She has learned a great deal from the Leader of the Opposition. I have a sore throat from shouting: "Slow down, slow down." "Of course," she replies, "but can I get out of the driveway first." I give her a lot of encouragement. "You're driving very well." "How would you know, you have your eyes closed." I admired her aplomb at the first roundabout. She handled it beautifully, in a left hand drive kind of way. She was unfazed, unlike the drivers coming towards us. She handled the second one better. She drove straight over it. After l0 hours of driving, I have one wish. I wish someone would steal the car. I feel that if given the choice of being a driving instructor in this district or being a cab driver in Afganistan, the cabbies job would be less stressful. Cars aint what they used to be. My first car was owned by a little old lady who only drove it to visit her grandchildren, in Tibet. It was an old car but it had a lot of accessories, including a fellow who walked in front with a flag. That's not true. The fellow had long ago retired but It’s a man’s world he left the flag. I remember telling my mate Unfortunate O'Day about a car I bought for $50. I got it cheap because it had no doors. Unfortunate looked at me, "A car with no doors." There followed a long pause. "how could you get in." Well this is it for the year. The next project is the pantomime, Alladin. I hope that the KV hall will be packed for both shows on the l7th December, because the preschool needs lots of financial suppport. So, please turn up. I might even go myself. Happy Christmas to all and a great new year. I hope we can do it all again next year. That is, if the Apprentice Leader of the Opposition gets someone else to drive with her. Sean Kramer Valley Guide to eating out Australian Bistro Visions at the Valley 44 652 820 Mediterranean Café Bella 44 651 660 Tel: (02) 4465 1912 24 Hillcrest View Lane Barrengarry NSW 2577 The Man from Kangaroo Valley Trail Ride Web site www.kangaroovalleyhorseriding.com High country mountain ride Bush walk on horseback through the rainforest & mountains of Kangaroo Valley Thai Jing Jo 44 651 314 A taste for all palates Jack’s Coffee House and Eatery 44 652 796 Modern Australian cuisine The Woolshed Restaurant Open Friday and Saturday from 6:30pm 44 650 200 Sweet Treats & Hand Made Fudge Kangaroo Valley Fudge House & Ice Creamery Open everyday from 8.30am 44 651 375 Value—service and good choice it’s all here in Kangaroo Valley.
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