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In September 2001 Exit Presented "Lucky Sods", at the Braithwaite, Croydon clocktower. A version of John Godber's astute black comedy, about a couple who win the lottery. This was Exit's debut production as a new theatre company and it certainly set the standard for the future, recieving both audience and critical approval for our high production values and quality acting. About the play
"Lucky Sods"
"A satirical and candid black comedy about a couple who have nothing on Friday and £2 million on Saturday, and now they just can't stop winning..........." Lucky Sods was first performed by the Hull Truck Theatre Company at Hull Truck Theatre on 9th April 1995. It transferred to the Hampstead Theatre, London on 20th September 1995. The critics said "Godber is one of the best contemporary British playwrights" Financial Times. "Touchingly true......a winner for Godber" The Guardian.
Director: Gill Butler
Cast:
Morris
Sod
Jean Sod
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Graham
Butler
Amanda LockerbieTeresa
Bonanno
Phil
Carter
Louise
Arnold
Brian ButlerTanya
Pemberton
Matt Myers |
Comments taken from Croydon Advertiser Review
September 21st 2001 by Peter Steptoe
“Lucky Sods” Braithwaite, Croydon
Clocktower
“John Godber can always be relied upon to take a unique look at an old plot line, like – Poor folk who win an enormous amount of money”
“The director, Gill Butler, appeared to be a
believer in attack, and ensured that the playing didn’t flag. I liked the
minimum of furniture and the back projections were an aid to the visual
information necessary for the numerous scenes”
“Morris (Graham Butler) and Jean (Amanda
Lockerbie) gave their marital status credibility, and were convincing when both
the television and lights went out before the last lottery number was drawn”.
“The aged stroke-ridden mother Molly (Louise
Arnold)…….. a nice cameo by this actress resulted in a well played duet
between mother and son”
“Brian Butler’s Beverly Hills Hotel
Bellboy’s….. commercial cough for the tip was excellent”
“Tanya Pemberton as Connie, Morris’
mistress, had the necessary charm and appearance for such a position and
occupied it, so to speak, to the manner born."
“This is not an easy play, but it is an ambitious company with boundless enthusiasm”
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