Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass. Wirral. Merseyside.

See report from National Operatic Dramatic Association

BRASSED OFF

Bebbington Dramatic Society

Director:   David Oliver assisted by Pip Lewis

I think Brassed Off is one of the most popular plays around at the moment, always playing to full houses, as did Bebbington?s production.

I have never seen this play without an excellent brass band. and this production was no exception with the Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band.

Eric Lewis. as Danny. played his part with sincerity which was sustained throughout. Charles Riley. as Phil, his son. also gave a good performance, and Pauline Garland, as his long suffering wife, Sandra, with four children~ no money and a husband who put his music before everything else. had everyone?s sympathy right from the start.

The empty pram was rather off-putting, however. There are some good baby dolls on the market that, covered up, would have been more realistic.

Paul Logan played Shane, their eldest son, who was rather tall for the part. but his acting ability soon had us forgetting his height. All the other parts were well cast. each one bringing their own character to life.

The Gladstone stage is rather small for all these people but the director made good use of the theatre auditorium when the band marched from town to town in the various competitions The choice of music was particularly good. Thank you for a very entertaining night.