The Vortex
This revolutionary play, the first to be written by Coward in 1924, made his name and firmly established him as both a playwright and an actor. The Vortex, with its depiction of sex and drugs in the Jazz Age, stunned the critics and caused a sensation within the theatre-going public. Coward explores emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships Now in a world where there is constant pressure to be perfect, The Vortex is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago.
We're in the terribly refined, upper class world of Noel Coward.
But it's not Coward as we have come to expect. The Vortex shocked
audiences when it was first presented with its depiction of
drug use, and the way it smahes the brittle façade of refined,
sophisticated, idle lives. And the company triumph in this elegant,
beautifully acted production directed by Sally Broatch.
"plaudits must go to superb art deco design by Darren Beattie
and team, with costumes and props that capture the era perfectly.
The lighting by Dan Scarlett moves and flows perfectly and dances with
the excellent movement and music sequences that create a drug type
trip to move us from each scene".
Tom wrings every drop of emotion from his character. This is the part that Noel Coward had created for himself, and the challenging mood changes and neurosis written into the part were expressively displayed and masterfully handled, with a maturity way beyond the actors age. Molly Scurrell is magnetic and engaging as Bunty and the couples interplay is sharp, edgy and uncompromising.
Lionel Hampton - It Dont Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing) Play Me The Correspondents - Sing Sing Sing, Benny Goodman (Remix) Play Me Caravan Palace - Lone Digger [Clip officiel] Play Me Caravan Palace - Jolie Coquine Play Me Great Gatsby Original Soundtrack / Lana Del Rey Play Me The Bryan Ferry Orchestra - Young and Beautiful Play Me Avicii - Long Road To Hell (Vandelar) Play Me Lana Del Rey - Young And Beautiful (Orchestral) Play Me The Correspondents - Fear Delight Play Me Parov Stelar - Booty Swing Play Me Madonna - Material Girl (Scott Bradlee Post Modern Jukebox) Play Me Soft Cell - Tainted Love - Arranged and Performed by Claire Hollocks Scott Bradlees Postmodern Jukebox - Bad Romance Play Me Rag and Bone Man - Human - Arranged and Performed by Claire Hollocks Amy Winehouse - Back to Black - Arranged and Performed by Claire Hollocks Lyre Le Temps - Done For Tomorow Play Me Gangstas Paradise - Postmodern Jukebox Play Me Sriabin - Performed by Claire Hollocks Great Gatsby Original Soundtrack / Lana Del Rey Play Me Boogie Belgique - Morning Mist Play Me