With things still being very much 'up in the air' with live performances; many of us still not fully confident about returning to live theatres, and with the threat of another lockdown looming, many companies are still producing quality online productions to supplement any live theatre shows they are lucky enough to fulfil.
One such company is Wrongsemble, and this show, which has been on tour around Yorkshire, is now available on Youtube to watch in the comfort of your own homes over Christmas. It is a one-man show called, 'Tinsel', performed by Harry Pitches, who also plays the guitar and sings original lyrics to well-known Chrsitmas tunes at times throughout this adventure story.
He is Tinsel, both in name and literally, and he hangs around near the bottom of the Christmas Tree. This year however, he is bored with being at the bottom of the tree and sets off on a journey to the top of the tree and a mission to become the fairy who sits on top. On the way he meets several other tree decorations (all played by Pitches), such as The Nutcracker, some baubels, and an elf. Of course he finally does reach the top of the tree, despite being told by everyone he meets that he cannot do this and he is unsuitable; and changes places with the fairy, who is also bored of sitting there and doing nothing and longing for change.
The play is aimed at young children obviously, and there is some lovely silly comedy throughout using physical humour, puns, film references, music, and Pitches's own genuine bonhomie and easy style.
The story shows how you shouldn't give in to societal pressures, and to "follow your dreams, even if others don't believe in them". "Anyone can shine if they are given a chance".
A truly inoffensive and inspiring story for the tiny ones in our families this Christmas, superbly delivered by Pitches.
Reviewer - Chris Benchley
on - 27.12.21
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