Fringe favourites Vista Theatre Company, bring their new show to the Lowry Studio after enjoying 2 previous runs, one, In-House at Studio Salford transferring there after a 3 night stint at the Buxton Festival Fringe, where it was nominated for 2 awards; Best New Writing and Best Actor.
"...the poetic writing and the precision of the choreography make Halfway highly recommended." - Robbie Carnegie, Buxton Festival Fringe, 2008
Halfway is a performance that follows the true events of a young gay man's rites of passage exploring sexuality, coming of age and the mortality of those closest to him.
Text and movement intertwine to create images of his thoughts, feelings, real moments and most importantly, human contact and intimacy. One body speaks, the other becomes shadows, people, his thoughts, material objects and fantasy beings to help him escape the trappings and feelings of his real life.
Originally a ten minute monologue in the successful Silent Joys and Broken Toys that has been developed into this 50 minute tale of love, cottaging, affection and the feeling of being wanted. That warm embrace of another human. The play looks back with hindsight I didnt need the sex I just wanted the contact then it became habit, a routine to get out of the house not being able to break the cycle
Phil Minns and Sarah Bacon perform the piece exploring this dark and damp interesting world with honesty and power. The performance contains moments that will make you feel uncomfortable, then before you know it you will be laughing as you're drawn into this world of a naïve teenager.
Artistic director and performer Phil Minns, is using the opportunity during this show to promote his charity challenge of a life time. Next May Phil is to trek the Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu for Macmillan Cancer Support. It's an exciting time getting back on stage and training for the once in a life time experience he says. Macmillan who looked after Phils mum in 1996 in her last months while fighting breast cancer have a special and respected place in his heart, its a huge personal challenge for me, but the Macmillan nurses, they are the unsung heroes who have massive challenges on a daily bases. You can check on Phils progress and support his efforts at www.justgiving.com/philminns
PREVIOUS REVIEWS FOR VISTA THEATRE COMPANY
Karry Owky by Michael Stewart
...Crackles with energy and commitment... - Kevin Bourke Manchester Evening News Review
Under The Dirt by Claire Berry
With its simple staging and searingly honest performances, the excellent Under The Dirt is not always a comfortable watch, but it's the best thing I've seen in the Fringe so far, and is highly recommended - Robbie Carnegie - Buxton Festival Fringe review
Silent Joys & Broken Toys by Phil Minns
And so it was. An Extravaganza, an Entertainment, an Education. If it upsets you - good - so drama should. And it will, and move you and grow you. You'll be better for seeing this show - John Wilson - Festival Chair Buxton Festival Fringe 2006
Vista Theatre, a company whose preference for experimental theatre chimes with the disjointed style of Bentons early work - Manchester Metro
Vista Theatre Company (Howard Brenton Trilogy)
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