Paul Barry
A Soldier's Play
paul barry
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June 25, 2017
certified reviewer
A very strong and perfectly cast ensemble, with bare set and economical direction which allowed for the story and characters to truly shine. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to see A Soldier's Play. I wish the entire cast and production team much success. ...
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The Cellar
paul barry
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June 21, 2015
certified reviewer
Congratulations to all involved in The Cellar. A wonderfully written and acted piece, with perfectly crafted and paced dialogue, plenty of great gags, and loads of heart. Highly recommended. Would love to see the writing extended, because the characters are well worth getting to know better.
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Anaconda
paul barry
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June 23, 2012
uncertified reviewer
Even though I knew the very real subject matter before entering, I was still surprised by the plotting and story development by the writer, Sarah Doyle. Rather than attempt to recreate the events, the play's narrative follows the fallout of the main character, as he attempts to wrestle with obvious guilt over the events that Anaconda is based loosely upon.
Though the specifics of the terrible incident(s) are very localised, the themes of guilt, redemption, trust, love and abuse of power, are...
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