 Keith
Moon. Drummer of The Who. Probably the best drummer of his time. A
tortured soul.
This
play set between 1970 and 1974, was written by Chas. Early, who also
stars as our hero is in a quandary. The Who have threatened his place in
the band is in jeopardy due his excessive party life, his boozing and
pill popping. Moon cannot understand why his long suffering wife Kim,
Reanne Farley or his much put upon aide Neil Boland, Gordon Southern,
are always trying to keep him in control. Surely the rock'n'roll life is
made for parties.
This
is the set up as Moon launches himself on the path to destruction, we
eavesdrop on sessions with a shrink also which attempts to get to the
root of his problems, all to no avail.
Early
plays Moon with style making this loveable, but exasperating rock star
come to life and Ms Farley also comes across well as Kim.
So
if like me you are a Who fan, then this is a must, and even if you're
not it is still well worth checking out.
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