Colin Magenty 


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MORT
Chorley AODS Youth Theatre 
Director: Brainne Edge 

This is the first youth show I have seen them do except for Our Day Out which was a joint show with the adult section. It was very well done, and this was no different. 

One can see the likely ones who no doubt will soon be pushing for parts in the adult section in the years to come. This was a team performance but there were individual performances which deserve a mention, no more so than that of Oliver Franklin who gets better each time I see him. He has already appeared in panto for the adult section and it showed in his performance of the title character of Mort. 

Death was Paul Thompson and although his stature helped, being tall and slim, he gave a super interpretation. Tom Kirk was effective as Cutwell as was Charlotte Knowles as Ysabell the adopted daughter of Death. 

Rachael Hilton was a very attractive Keli the Princess that Mort saves, a nice controlled performance but the character of Albert was something else. Steven Martin did not need help from sound to give him a voice to match his old age. 

A well rounded portrayal and very funny, good timing and obvious to all he was enjoying himself as were the whole cast. 

A special word for sound who gave Death his personality vocally, they worked hard all night and deserve recognition for a job well done. 

With many scenes it could have lost its way, but it had pace and link music giving all an enjoyable night. Thank you!