Casual Encounters - Comments from our clients
‘Terrific, very funny, with brilliant use of gags to achieve and support the three act structure.' Richard Bean, (One Man, Two Guvnors) One Act Play Festival, The Orange Tree, Richmond
'An exploration of marriage (the institution), relationships (being married), gender roles, class, mores and more. Each is interwoven into a strong piece of theatre which sits well amongst this year's productions here at the Fringe. The acting is assured and the direction crisp. This was I believe the first time an extended version of the work has been seen and I must say that it works very well. I can certainly recommend it to you' Buxton Fringe Review
'A wry, curtain twitching look at suburban sexuality. The play gives commentary on society today in what our expectations are and the sense of not knowing our neighbours or what goes on behind closed doors. Joanna Pope as Jennifer Rogers gives a strong and commanding performance with emotional fluidity. Sean Meyer as Peter Morgan offers a casual villain in control.' Broadway Baby
'Simultaneously timely and timeless. Lovely performances from all the five cast members.Scott-Lucas' ageing horndog was an excellent realisation of a mid-life crisis. Easby matched him as his long-suffering wife. Their counterparts in Eyers and Meyer both exude a cocksure menace as they interrupt the Rogers' world. Barry Rocard as DS Cook, brings an even stronger element of silliness to proceedings. All led by a diamond-sharp direction and story structure.' View from the Gods
'All the principal actors are strong. Sandy Easby, as the long-suffering Jennifer, nicely captures her character’s squirming middle-class horror, but brings out a sharper edge when James’s plans go wrong. The script delivers a properly startling plot swerve together with a few interesting thoughts about the different types of hold we all have over each other.An entertaining eyebrow-raiser, risqué enough to be memorable. I’m glad I gave this one a whirl' Fringe Guru
'This witty, finely drawn piece uses comedy to explore the push and pull dynamics of desire and conflict in married life. Great script and very-well actedLaugh out loud funny and thought provoking at the same time. A must see' Everything Theatre Audience Feedback project.
'Really enjoyed this dark comedy set in a suburban living room where a couple's attempt to save their marriage with a spot of wife-swapping lands them in a ludicrous pickle. Andy Moseley's dialogue is tight and pacy, moving from good gags to moments of real discomfort. It has lots to say about sex and marriage and suburbia, with a stand-out performance from Joanna Pope as the bewildered and furious wife.' Edinburgh Audience Reviews
Fringe Review Top 10 recommended show at Henley Fringe and Space@Surgeons Hall
'An exploration of marriage (the institution), relationships (being married), gender roles, class, mores and more. Each is interwoven into a strong piece of theatre which sits well amongst this year's productions here at the Fringe. The acting is assured and the direction crisp. This was I believe the first time an extended version of the work has been seen and I must say that it works very well. I can certainly recommend it to you' Buxton Fringe Review
'A wry, curtain twitching look at suburban sexuality. The play gives commentary on society today in what our expectations are and the sense of not knowing our neighbours or what goes on behind closed doors. Joanna Pope as Jennifer Rogers gives a strong and commanding performance with emotional fluidity. Sean Meyer as Peter Morgan offers a casual villain in control.' Broadway Baby
'Simultaneously timely and timeless. Lovely performances from all the five cast members.Scott-Lucas' ageing horndog was an excellent realisation of a mid-life crisis. Easby matched him as his long-suffering wife. Their counterparts in Eyers and Meyer both exude a cocksure menace as they interrupt the Rogers' world. Barry Rocard as DS Cook, brings an even stronger element of silliness to proceedings. All led by a diamond-sharp direction and story structure.' View from the Gods
'All the principal actors are strong. Sandy Easby, as the long-suffering Jennifer, nicely captures her character’s squirming middle-class horror, but brings out a sharper edge when James’s plans go wrong. The script delivers a properly startling plot swerve together with a few interesting thoughts about the different types of hold we all have over each other.An entertaining eyebrow-raiser, risqué enough to be memorable. I’m glad I gave this one a whirl' Fringe Guru
'This witty, finely drawn piece uses comedy to explore the push and pull dynamics of desire and conflict in married life. Great script and very-well actedLaugh out loud funny and thought provoking at the same time. A must see' Everything Theatre Audience Feedback project.
'Really enjoyed this dark comedy set in a suburban living room where a couple's attempt to save their marriage with a spot of wife-swapping lands them in a ludicrous pickle. Andy Moseley's dialogue is tight and pacy, moving from good gags to moments of real discomfort. It has lots to say about sex and marriage and suburbia, with a stand-out performance from Joanna Pope as the bewildered and furious wife.' Edinburgh Audience Reviews
Fringe Review Top 10 recommended show at Henley Fringe and Space@Surgeons Hall