THE TWO WORLDS OF CHARLIE F AT THE WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE
Theatre Run: Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 March 2014
Performance Reviewed: Wednesday 26 March 2014 (Press Night)
Reviewed by Kyle Pedley
It’s tempting when addressing The Two Worlds of Charlie F to autopilot to the old ‘art versus entertainment’ dichotomy, and labour over issues of the potentially and arguably more altruistic responsibilities of theatre. This is certainly one such show that could fuel fire to any such lofty debate - should we demand more of our theatre-going experiences other than abject escapism? Should there be more impacting and thought-provoking experiences that tear down the fourth wall and address more stark realities, utilising the stage not as an isolated, distanced lacuna of fiction and fantasy but rather an arena to directly address and involve an audience in the exploration and demonstration of actuality and truth?
