Secret Love - Novemeber 2008

There is something so personal about Cabaret, the experience of feeling as though the performers are putting on a show just for you! Director Frank Ford has brought back his critically acclaimed production of ‘Secret Love’ starring Catherine Campbell & Craig Behenna. Based on ‘The Alibi’ by Angela McKay it tells the story of housewife ‘Kathy’ whose entertainer husband ‘Ronnie’ dies in a tragic fall. ‘Ronnie’ continues to haunt ‘Kathy’ throughout the show as we eventually discover the truth of ‘Ronnie’s’ death. Both players give an outstanding performance, which is exceptionally difficult given their proximity to the audience. Cabaret, although much smaller in production values, often requires greater skill from the performers, like watching a film, each emotion, action and reaction is in close up. La Boheme is a perfect little cabaret space, suitable for no more than 100 patrons; the venue is convivial and intimate. Ford has created an enjoyable night of cabaret in this production and the performers deliver it with sophistication and outstanding ability.

Published for the Independent Weekly
Paul Rodda