One Man Lord of the Rings at Brighton Theatre Royal
We'd bought tickets way back in September last year on probably the very day it was announced yet we were still the second row. Are people psychic or something? Still we had an excellent view and if Charles Ross had eaten garlic we would have smelt it.
The support comedian did a good job diverting the audience's attention for 30 minutes and had some very bizarre views on life. The main attraction didn't disappoint either with all three books/films played out. The first film was perfectly executed with accents and mannerisms picked up. Between the first and un at second, Chrales Ross whilst drinking water to recover asked the audience how many had seen the movies or had read the books. Amazingly, some had seen neither!
The 'gay' comradeship between the two Hobbits was picked up in the performance as well as some gentle poking of fun at Legolas. Probably the best moment for me was the Pippin singing whilst Denethor ate tomatoes scene re-enacted so well - a hilarious piss take.
After the performance, Charles Ross explained how the show came about, how Ian Mckellen saw the show and loved it, how much money he had to spend on lawyers to allow him to perform it and a nice compliment that Brighton was one of his favourite places in the UK. Plus he would return to repeat his One Man Star Wars show.
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The support comedian did a good job diverting the audience's attention for 30 minutes and had some very bizarre views on life. The main attraction didn't disappoint either with all three books/films played out. The first film was perfectly executed with accents and mannerisms picked up. Between the first and un at second, Chrales Ross whilst drinking water to recover asked the audience how many had seen the movies or had read the books. Amazingly, some had seen neither!
The 'gay' comradeship between the two Hobbits was picked up in the performance as well as some gentle poking of fun at Legolas. Probably the best moment for me was the Pippin singing whilst Denethor ate tomatoes scene re-enacted so well - a hilarious piss take.
After the performance, Charles Ross explained how the show came about, how Ian Mckellen saw the show and loved it, how much money he had to spend on lawyers to allow him to perform it and a nice compliment that Brighton was one of his favourite places in the UK. Plus he would return to repeat his One Man Star Wars show.
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