Scotsman Review

The review by The Scotsman was in this morning's paper. The lady wasn't quite as complimentary as the reviewer for Three Weeks (which we sort of expected), but she really liked Matt and Rhonda. Comparing ours with others I've read, I would say we came out well and it should help our houses.

THE SCOTSMAN
Mon 8 Aug 2005

Lysistrata's War
***
ZOË GREEN

C TOO (VENUE 4)

BASED on Aristophanes' comedy, this is a fun, feisty production by Lake Tahoe Community College. Sparta and Athens are at war; everyone's tired of it, especially the women. What can they do to bring peace? Lysistrata has the answer: withhold the one thing their men can't live without. Sex.

This company aren't the best singers in the world but they make up for it in pace and attitude. The score, although simply arranged, has some catchy tunes and the cast attack it with gusto, if not with absolute accuracy. Songs such as On Top add a cheeky edge while more worthy efforts propound the relentless message that war is an exercise in hypocrisy.

The real stars of the show are Rhonda Keen, in the role of Calonice, and Matt Ault as Philo, Calonice's husband. Their storyline provides a darker edge to the plot and, while Keen's singing is leagues ahead of everyone else's, Ault is the most convincing actor on the stage.

Until 13 August. Today 8.50pm