Gay theatre is a bit of a rarity in North Wales so I jumped at the chance to see Rob Ward's acclaimed two hander play Gypsy Queen.
Set in the fiercely hetero and predominantly catholic boxing clubs of Liverpool, the play tells of the love story between two young boxers who play in rival clubs.
It's funny, sharply observed and at times rather moving, which is a feat in itself as the two actors Rob Ward and Ryan Clayton play all eight characters in the play.
And of course the script is peppered with so much scouse wit, which provides much warmth and pathos in the piece.
I loved it and had a small tear in my eye at the hopeful and rather loving ending
Glad you enjoyed it John, showing my ignorance was it a film or a play?
ReplyDeleteA play x
DeleteThanks John.
DeleteAh. Sounds pretty darn amazing. And I am so glad that the ending was hopeful and loving.
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteIt was fantastic
DeleteWould love to see this.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely jimbo , you both would have loved it
DeleteSounds wonderful, rare anyplace
ReplyDeleteHopeful and rather loving endings are my favourite kind, whether a play, a movie, or a good book. Glad it was a good play.
ReplyDeleteI recognize the one actor (in the last picture) - he had a role on Coronation Street for a while. Glad it was worth viewing. You have so much going on in your small community! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteHe was a really good actor
DeleteI was just trying to figure out where I knew him from.
DeleteHow marvelous that your small community has such a wonderful variety of worthwhile entertainment. Am glad you enjoyed the play!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Damn, no fisticuffs, but at least your hankie still got wet
ReplyDeleteWas there even a glimpse of cock. Did anyone else ask?
ReplyDeleteNo genitals
DeleteBut plenty of simulated sex
Sounds like a great evening out glad you enjoyed it x I will Google the play and learn more. That's amazing for two actors to play eight parts. The buy me a coffee option on your blog please please please. .......... just give it a try x if you are not comfortable with it you can cancel it let people show you how much you are appreciated x
ReplyDeleteSorry John I worded that badly of course you know you are appreciated x
ReplyDeleteSounds brilliant 🙂
ReplyDeleteWow it sounds powerful, to play all the characters is such a challenge. I love the Scouse accent x
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of Ryan Clayton since he played a date rape character in Coronation Street. I know he was only acting but it tainted my view of him.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's kind of like having an actor who portrayed the perpetual bad guy suddenly thrown into a romantic role. Still, we don't need to be tainting the views of the folks who don't watch Corrie....sorry John.
DeleteHe was quite stunning in it
DeleteI would totally go see this. Love the idea of a happy ending, too. Romeo and Julian boxers from opposite teams? Love!
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