PRAISE FOR 'TWO SHORT STORIES':

Bath, written by Alexander Knott, follows two petty criminals, Sharkey (James Demaine) and Whitmore (Ryan Hutton) as they struggle to come up with money to satisfy their enigmatic boss, Mr Skinner (Joshua Nutbrown).

The writing in this piece is stunning. Knott writes with such pace and precision, it feels almost Beckett-like in its surreal style. Characters are often talking over each other, with hilarious use of repetition to emphasise the frantic nature of each situation.

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The writing is also done justice by the acting performances. Particularly enjoyable is the chemistry between Hutton and Demaine. The scenes between the two are explosive and hilarious; and they give commanding and emphatic performances throughout. Nutbrown also gives a strong performance, confidently portraying his character with flair and panache. The set changes are slick, transforming the audience to a new environment seamlessly. It is a remarkably fast paced and enthralling piece, that has potential to be something special.

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Bag of Beard Theatre Company show promise in Two Short Stories, producing an enjoyable evening. The vast differences between the two pieces display versatility as a company, showing that they can cover a wide range of different subject matters. 

- A Younger Theatre