What's On In Kent

Kent Theatre isn't just about what's on in Kent theatres, where you can find shows in your area like Classical, Comedy, Dance, Musicals, Bands, Plays and Auditions.  Kent Theatre is also about giving you the chance to have your say, write an article or review a show you've seen at your local theatre in Kent.

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The Cruellest Cut?

All plays are too long. Yes, all of them - dare I suggest. And theatre-goers really, really can’t stand it. There, my startling opinion’s out! A conviction I’ve only dared whisper before – and to none but my most understanding of theatre allies. But life is too short – and your audience too precious – so I really do feel the need to speak more broadly (and loudly) now. Outraged? Bewildered? Resistant to this idea? Then I’m guessing you’re an actor. Roaming freely, “treading the boards” – rather than a punter who’s forced to sit, bum-numbingly, watching the play.

The directors amongst you however, I hope, will more readily take my point. How often have you pleaded with a seemingly sluggish cast to “pick-up the pace!”, “keep things moving!” and “speed the action through!” – when in your secret, script-aware heart, you know that the problem lies, in fact, not with your struggling players but with the play? Over-writing is a deadly ailment which afflicts all manner of dramatists; whether their work be old or new; comical, pastoral or tragic. So lets lay-out and examine the patient – and apply ourselves to the only cure I know; radical, ruthless surgery.