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Stones In His Pockets

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Newest Review: ... of the characters are performed by just two actors. Both actors have their main character each, but also manage to cleverly and believably portray 12 other characters between them. It really is fantastic. Throughout the play there are many stereotypes which make the play all the more amusing. It plays up to the idea of the Irish drinking a lot, using different characters, and contrasts with ... more

... 'Hollywood Actors' to show this. I also liked the fact that the play focuses on the extras and their lives rather than those of the actors, as it makes it more interesting to see how somebody else's fame and fortune can cause misery to another's life. ...more

Read Reviews for Stones In His Pockets

Stones In His Pockets: A look at rural Ireland in a very comedic way! (840 words)
by - written on 06/03/09 (Very useful, 177 readings)
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I'm so happy I found this and can review it! I saw Stones in his Pockets a few nights ago, as it is currently on tour around the UK. I saw it at 'The Radlett Centre' in Radlett, as it was only there for one night and it is very close to me. However, the tour continues throughout the country until May I believe. The Sunday Times has said Stones in his Pockets is 'Sad, hilarious and irresistible' and I must say, I agree. Being a Drama student I see quite a few plays, but this has really been a stand out one for me. Set in a rural part of Ireland, County Kerry, we see how a small town is transformed by the arrival of a Hollywood ... Read the complete review

A Real 'Oirish' Gem! (1251 words)
by - written on 20/02/02
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Stones In His Pockets is a rare breed of play. Instead of trying to appeal to a select audience consisting of head scratching members too willing to over-intellectualise the 'hidden' meanings- within the narrative- the writer does the complete opposite. This play has universal appeal. If you have ever been put off going to watch a 'straight' play and always plumbed for musicals because you do not want to be bored for two hours- prepare to be surprised. Stones In His Pockets is the most fun you could have in a theatre and no head scratching or over analysing is required- I promise you! Imagine what would happen if a brash Hollywood film crew ... Read the complete review