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The immensely talented theatrical duo of Stones In His Pockets had the audience in splits at a recent show.
The acclaimed comedy Stones In His Pockets, which was staged in Dubai recently, may not boast elaborate props or fancy costumes.
But what it did have in generous helpings were fantastic performances from its actors Matt Addis and Nick Barclay. Between the two, they assayed a dozen or more characters with enviable ease.
It is a tale of a Hollywood studio setting up shop in rural Ireland. Nick and Matt start off as extras who earn 40 quid a day, but soon they are introducing the viewers to some outlandish and endearing characters.
Genders, age and anatomy are forgotten as viewers are introduced to Caroline Giovanni, a nubile American actress, or Old Mickey, the oldest surviving extra who almost dies of a heart attack when he hears about a funeral sans alcohol.
The mannerisms and idiosyncracies of Aisling, the production assistant who tries to shepherd the Irish extras before a scene with a sing-song 'settle' was spot on. Another highlight of the show was the way in which comedy and sentiments were neatly blended.
Act I was all about comedy that poked fun at the superficiality of Hollywood and their quest to capture the stereotypical images of Ireland; while the second act was laced with sentiments of lost dreams.
In all, Stones In His Pockets was great way to unwind.
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