MISS FLETCHER SINGS THE BLUES
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Written, composed and performed by Hayley Sproull [1hr] at BATS, Wellington From 15 May 2012 to 19 May 2012 The Basement, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland From 25 Sep 2012 to 29 Sep 2012 Reviewed by: John Smythe; Ewen Coleman; Aidan-B. Howard; |
More explosive than puberty, minus the stains.
Miss Fletcher; motivator, inspirer, teacher.
She's down, she cares and she is ready to tackle the issues. The big issues. The world issues.
All the issues.
In her solo debut since graduating from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, Hayley Sproull presents Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues; a musical comedy with educational benefits at BATS Theatre 15th – 19th May at 8pm.
After losing its theatrical virginity in the 2011 Toi Whakaari Go Solo season, the rest of Wellington too, is ready. Now longer, stronger and wrong...er, Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues combines the classical piano training and observational humour of an emerging, valiant comedian.
Sproull depicts a young teacher trying to inspire a worldly opinion (her worldly opinion) in a class of unsuspecting developing young men (the audience). In teaching them about the power of music, she hopes to give them a life long tool for self-expression. Featuring songs such as ‘Puberty Express' and ‘Mukti's Anthem', Miss Fletcher employs her musical ability and relentless pursuit for connection to dig herself out of a lot of self-created holes; and the holes are deep.
As she continues to obliviously tread through topics such as racism, homosexuality and Zambia, her inappropriate escapades lead to a passionate crescendo, where the term ‘do as I say, not as I do' could never be more fitting.
One woman; eyes closed, breathy, passionate. One piano; proud, tuned, supple.
As part of the NZ International Comedy Festival 2012
MISS FLETCHER SINGS THE BLUES
WELLINGTON
Dates: Tue 15 – Sat 19 May, 8pm
Venue: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace
Tickets: Adults $18, Conc. $14, Groups 6+ $15
Bookings: 802 4175 or www.bats.co.nz
For a full line up of performances, booking details & more information, visit www.comedyfestival.co.nz
AUCKLAND
Dates & Times: 25-29 September 2012, 6.30pm
Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland CBD
Prices*: $14-$18
*Booking fees may apply
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