First Sight Review

We performed my play ‘First Sight’  recently at the Matchbox short play festival and at the risk of looking like we’re blowing our own trumpets I wanted to show you the review that appeared in the recent NODA magazine.

“First Sight written and produced by Cliff Gillies and performed by Too Friendly Theatre Company was the first play. Cliff took the part of Matthew, the main character, who delivered the dialogue mainly as a monologue. He tells the story through a number of love letters  he has exchanged over many years with Emily, his love at first sight. His delivery was an emotional roller coaster which could not be faulted. The parts of Dave, played by Mark Haygarth and Emily plated by Helen Rawcliffe are important to the story…

…However the writing was excellent with  an unexpected twist in the denouement. This was a good short play well presented.”

Edited from the full NODA review.

Reviews For Saving Grace

“A well constructed play that has a real sense of power and tension; it is obvious that a considerable amount of time has been spent developing the plot and structure of the scenes. The character of Charles is all too believable and real. Grace constantly strives to reconcile her own needs with surviving her husband’s instructions and it was good to see a development in the relationship between Grace and David… The play manages to tread the right line between sentimentality and real emotion…”

Andrew Brereton, Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

 

 

” Saving Grace is indeed a triumph… gripped you until the end with a roller coaster of emotions…”

David Kay, National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

 

 

“…could not believe how thoroughly the audience enjoyed the play, which is of course half the battle… an interesting balance between drama and sentimentality… some inventive moments in the drama which really bought it away from any cliché… a very, very enjoyable night at the theatre.”

Everyman Theatre, Liverpool.

 

 

“A fantastic play and one which I’m not embarrassed to say made me cry.”

Kelly Arrowsmith, TLP