Maggy Franklin

THE CREDEAUX CANVAS

The talented CREDEAUX CANVAS team. Pic Craig O’Regan

The CREDEAUX CANVAS, written by Keith Bunan, is a powerful study of relationships and how these are radically and permanently changed by decisions the characters make.

Three young flatmates are all searching for a different elusive dream. Jamie, played by Richard Cornally, has been disposed by his father and wants desperately to get ahead in business. Amelia, played by Kitty Hopwood, a singer is seeking that gig that will launch her into stardom. Winston, played by Alex Shore, is a talented and hopeful artist who is immersed in his art to the exclusion of personal relationships.

Jamie comes up with an idea to solve their problems by forging a masterpiece. With the plan however comes deceit and the destruction of their relationships. The first half of the play sets up the story and we come to understand the characters and their relationships. The second half explores the consequences of their decisions and where their futures take them.

Alex, around whom the play pivots, powerfully portrays the man concealing his emotions beneath a veneer of aloofness. Kitty demonstrates with great feeling the woman lost in uncertainly and love who seeks a genuine soul mate. Richard plays with great enthusiasm the hurt but optimistic youth who is ultimately the victim of his own plan. The forth character, Jennie, an art collector and the object of the plan, is played with stylish experience by Tess Anderson Rose.

Richard and Kitty are founding members of the relatively new theatre group Sure Foot Productions. This is a play with an interesting story and strong characterisation which develops throughout the play. There is good technical support by Tom Bannerman as set design, Larry Kelly lighting and Tom Massey as stage manager.

THE CREDEAUX CANVAS plays at the Tap Gallery to 6th April. Recommended viewing.

© Maggy Franklin

23rd March, 2013

Tags: Sydney Stage Reviews- THE CREDEAUUX CANVAS, Keith Bunan, Sydney Arts Guide, Maggy Franklin

Published by Maggy Franklin

Maggy Franklin has been involved in theatre and musical theatre in Sydney for many years. She has a teaching diploma in Speech and Drama, has attended Darlo Drama classes, acted and directed in Crash Test Drama, directed at Short and Sweet Sydney, is a regular judge at Short and Sweet and has directed in the Sydney Fringe Festival. She runs the large internet based social theatre group Theatre Time Sydney which organises groups to attend and support independent theatre. An ex-high school teacher, she works in aged care, plays tennis, gets to the cinema whenever possible, and is a Lifeline volunteer. She believes one can never go to too much theatre, and there is always something to be experienced at every production.