Alfonsina

I went to see Alfonsina on Saturday night - and absolutely loved it!

Pedro spends so much time talking about masks and clowning - it was fantastic to finally see his work in action and get a proper feel for what he was talking about! Not that the play actually used masks, but I know they were used a lot in development.

The play was thoroughly enjoyable and the actors did a great job. The actors were very fit and particularly in tune with one another - timing was fantastic! The play had many physical gags that relied on synchronicity and time, and I was so impressed with the way not one of these was mistimed or lacking energy. The actors always seemed to be so aware of what each other was doing, without having to look.

The other great thing was the way the material was so contemporary; so relevant, of-the-moment and urgent. Because it was devised by people living in the same context as me it really found it's mark by talking about issues that are current, going on even as the play was being performed. I think it's a really great thing when a play can make you aware of social justice issues close to home, and this one certainly did that. Without making any accusations or demands, the play simply said, 'this is how it is, and this is how it affects people'. Beautiful work!!!