Best Western

Rich Hall is probably best known for his stand-up comedy but over the past few years he has written directed and starred in several plays, this years offering is "Best Western".

Rich seems to almost to romanticise the old west in a droll deadpan way. An old motel quietly awaits the bulldozer despite Del (Carol Cleveland), the proprietress' efforts. Her daughter Ryvita (Dagmar Doring), is awaiting the immanent arrival of her fatherless child. Department of Transport worker Ed (Kyle Fabel), is sent to examine the property to evaluate the amount of any compensation due. Childless he and his wife are desperate for children.

Meanwhile in room 9 Early (Tim Williams) sits contemplating his life and the probability of his death. Toby, (Tom Stade) is dragged by his wife Wanda (Maria Golledge) to see his ailing father. The estranged family have issues to work through not least of all Tom's mother who disappeared out of his young life with no explanation never to be seen again.

Cleverly written with four or five storylines intertwined, Rich displays both the best and the worst of our expectations of the outposts of the old West which may still exist today.

Beautifully performed by the whole cast.

****

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Fringe Programme Page No

Company

www offthekerb co uk  

Venue Name and Number

Assembly Edinburgh Suite V3

Dates and Times

3 to 27 August  (not 13 ) 18.05 to 19.20

Comedy 2007

Music 2007

Others 2007

Theatre 2007

Musicals 2007

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