A Door Must Be Kept Open or Shut
Directed by Martin Parr
Osborne Studio Gallery, Knightsbridge
4th to 22nd September, 2013
Cast
Katherine Heath
Christopher Staines
Soprano
Ana Maria Rincon
Music composed by Laurence Cummings
De Musset’s play, based on a 12 line poem which was in turn inspired by a real life event when De Musset became obsessed by his neighbour and would spend his days looking at her through her window, is a delicate, moving, erotic, funny and short battle of the sexes. The indolent, bored and brittle Marquise receives the nervous and besotted Baron into her salon and what follows is a searching, surprising and thrilling clash of minds and hearts with a twist!
In collaboration with the Osborne Studio Gallery in Knightsbridge, SW1, the play was performed amongst the gallery’s exhibits.
Reviews
“****”
The Public Review
“This attention to detail and atmosphere highlights the clear vision the director Martin Parr has for this production.”
Christopher Hong, The Public Review
“Bravo to director Martin Parr for his scintillating and minimalist staging”
Chris Osburn
“Martin Parr is right on the money in his direction, doing justice to De Musset’s sharp and witty dialogue with a precise and attentive eye. Each line and every moment has been thought through so as to deliver a piece that excels in acknowledging the subtle intricacies of the text and brings honesty to the more absurd moments without once becoming over-indulgent”
Hannah Tookey, A Younger Theatre
“Sharp…a delight…bravo to producer-director Martin Parr for his scintillating, minimalist staging…”
Chris Osburn, Tikichris
“**** Great entertainment in an unusual setting…a charming evening…”
Everything Theatre
“Martin Parr has found a true gem…Parr is right on the money in his direction, doing justice to De Musset’s sharp and witty dialogue with a precise and attentive eye…strong and engaging…”
Hannah Tookey, A Younger Theatre
“Eloquently acted…small scale, sophisticated, intelligent”
British Theatre Guide
“Attention to detail and atmosphere highlights the clear vision director Martin Parr has…a rare treat of theatregoing”
A Younger Theatre
“Martin Parr has clearly worked hard to create the perfect atmosphere…pitch perfect…”
Matthew Partridge, Remotegoat
