Audience Reviews

Through a reply slip in the programme, we invited members of the audience to give us their own views of the show. This is what they had to say about Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson:

Really, really good! Funny, poignant; great work by the cast.

AP, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Characters have been cast very well. The set and atmosphere have been created to make you feel like you are part of the rugby football club. A fantastic production!

TJ, Swindon, Wiltshire

It's Not Perfect but a Great Try

Old Town Theatre Company's latest offering comes hot on the heels of its success at the Harold Jolliffe One Act Play Festival. How did they do it? Every play I have ever reviewed from this company has such authenticity and believability, right down to the music chosen.

But I do have to say that this wasn't my all time favourite. However, it was well cast and extremely well played.

Chris England's play takes place on a pivotal day of England's Rugby World Cup campaign. At the same time, Greyhawks Rugby Club is under threat from land developers, and Dave, played by Steve Cowdry, is having his position as chairman challenged by a loud Australian, played expertly by Mark Soffe. His Australian accent never wavered.

The faithful few have gathered on the morning before the election to watch England in the Rugby World Cup Final and tensions are running high for more reasons than one.

Stuart Quinn's role as Jake, the first-team prodigy who left the room every time Jonny Wilkinson took a kick, was a triumph in rehearsed moves and timing.

Ashley Heath was the super sleuth newspaper reporter. I just loved his portrayal of this character, and for me, he almost stole this one with his laid back approach to the part.

Steve Johnson epitomised the male chauvinist attitude to perfection and Jill Misson was superb as the ladies' rugby captain.

Emma Cowdry, meanwhile, was perfect as the sexy Lena.

Director Fenella Harrop has kept up the quality of work by this company with good direction. As always, lighting, costume and set were well thought out and in keeping with the style of the play.

This might not have been my cup of tea, but it was another winner.

Flicky Harrison