Review - September in the Rain - Little Theatre

September in the Rain  
Little Theatre

4th September, 2023

Presented by the Progressive Players 

Directed by Lee Brannigan and Theresa Mulkerrin

Written by John Godber

Cast members: Liz - Anna Collins 

                         Jack - Trevor Whaley

If you're struggling in the heat this week I can highly recommend  visit to The Little Theatre in Gateshead to see the Progressive Players opening show of the new season!  A little bit of September rain is just what's needed in this heat!

Set in Blackpool, this delightful comedy follows the fortunes of Jack and Liz on their many annual holidays to the seaside resort - from their first honeymoon trip, to their current visit. Over a series of reminiscences the audience gradually comes to realise that their trips, and maybe their lives, may not always have lived up to that first honeymoon experience. And yet, despite disappointments, and jealousies, tiffs and tantrums, the two have stuck together - always making up after the arguments, and despite their different outlooks at times, they each understand the other It is a gentle love story of every day people, and everyday life. There is no great romantic gestures - though Jack does climb Blackpool Tower and ride the rollercoaster for Liz - but nevertheless it is a beautiful story of devotion and dedication. 

Monday's performance started a little hesitantly after a slight delay - technical problems which were swiftly cured, but which probably didn't help first night nerves! However, Anna Collins and Trevor Whaley soon found their stride and bickered and sang and danced their way along the sands till the curtain came down again. 

This is a lovely lighthearted comedy to start the season and is well worth a visit. It plays until 9th September - and for just £12 a ticket you couldn't go wrong! 

Denise Sparrowhawk