Wild Turkeys - Naach Theatre Company - 2005
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Wild Turkey: Joe Penhall Troy Bar Hoxton St, London - midnight. The glass front is covered in white wash and old newspapers and flyers have been pasted onto the doors, ripped down and replaced with more of the same gigs and call girls. A light glows from within, indicating activity; Chairs are being stacked and tables wiped down. Doors are locked behind you and tube lights are switched off leaving the dim glow of a single yellow light bulb. Stu counts the slim takings of the day’s trade. “I get up, come to work, make the mincemeat, put the rubbish out…Sometimes there’s a variation. Sometimes some maniac tries to kill me” Stu fancies himself as an entrepreneur; he hustles on a daily basis trying to keep his modest new business afloat after the collapse of his last venture, still he tries to remain philosophical. For him baseball bats and hold ups all come with the territory. Penhall gives a darkly humorous and razor sharp insight into the daily lives of 3 Londoners and the true face of the restaurant trade after hours http://www.naachtheatre.com/wildturkey.html |
‘ A jaunty raunchy tale of life in a burger bar.’
I don't know when I last enjoyed a night at the 'theatre' so much. But the action here takes place in the real-life Troy bar and the production pulls off working within the space brilliantly, at times I almost forgot I was only watching a play. All four actors were well cast and achieved impressively the illusion that they weren't in fact acting at all. After the show we stayed on at the bar for drinks and some delicious west Indian food at bargain prices, and the opportunity to chat with the actors and director who also lingered for a drink or two just added to the enjoyment of the event.
- Clare Sutton 08/08/2008
This play is a gritty look at the underbelly of London life. As it is set in a real-life cafe it makes the whole experience more realistic. The performances are excellent and there is a hint of dark humour which I loved. This is very different from your average night out at the theatre and I highly recommend it.- D Brown 08/08/2008
Very scary yet strangely funny! I haven't been to theatre for ages but this was more like a film. Brilliant! My friends and I went on Tuesday and stayed for drinks and food afterwards when the bar turned into a Open Mic event- it turned into a very late and great night out!
- Muna Ahmad 08/08/2008
I don't know when I last enjoyed a night at the 'theatre' so much. But the action here takes place in the real-life Troy bar and the production pulls off working within the space brilliantly, at times I almost forgot I was only watching a play. All four actors were well cast and achieved impressively the illusion that they weren't in fact acting at all. After the show we stayed on at the bar for drinks and some delicious west Indian food at bargain prices, and the opportunity to chat with the actors and director who also lingered for a drink or two just added to the enjoyment of the event.
- Clare Sutton 08/08/2008
This play is a gritty look at the underbelly of London life. As it is set in a real-life cafe it makes the whole experience more realistic. The performances are excellent and there is a hint of dark humour which I loved. This is very different from your average night out at the theatre and I highly recommend it.- D Brown 08/08/2008
Very scary yet strangely funny! I haven't been to theatre for ages but this was more like a film. Brilliant! My friends and I went on Tuesday and stayed for drinks and food afterwards when the bar turned into a Open Mic event- it turned into a very late and great night out!
- Muna Ahmad 08/08/2008