The day of the August show arrived with sunshine and warmth. The Honest Liars headed to the Jam Factory with great expectations and high energy of the afternoon and evening ahead.

3 pm, and teacher, Jim Fishwick was ready to begin a compact, fast-moving master workshop. He introduced the players to alternative ways to known games and new ones as the two hours sped by. All agreed they could have stayed for hours drinking in the depth of knowledge 15 years has given Jim.

But it was show night, and so the group went off in search of food before setting up the chairs, lights and music to set the mood for the incoming audience.

The games began with all players on stage for the ‘Objection, Objection’ game. The players put many arguments forward over the controversy of getting the Covid vaccine or not, reaching no solution.

Jim was officially introduced to the audience in the hilarious and well-loved game of ‘Pocket Note’. The scene took place in a funeral parlour, and some of the notes fitted in so well.

But see for yourself:

 

‘Film Noir’ was set at the Covid vaccination centre. As it was a quiet afternoon, Jon took the opportunity to practice with the needles using the bit of heroin he had on hand. In walked Kim, the femme fatale hell-bent on getting as many drugs as she could to “get rid of the exes”. She finally lured Jon into her dastardly web, and her plan was executed.

When the scandal erupted around the hoarding of toilet paper by the Salvation Army, it was time for a ‘Press Conference’. Questions were thrown to Brett and Jon, such as “How do you intend to get a roll-out of this?”, “Does this have anything to do with cleaning the brass instruments?” and “Where’s the loose end – on the outside or on the inside?”. Very subtle clues, but the two senior Sallies finally arrived at who they were and what they had done.

‘The Cube’ once again showed Jim’s remarkable skill as the four players brought stories to life around the given words of ‘Gun’, ‘Mermaid/Fireman’, ‘Glass of Water’ and ‘Unicycle’.

This is not one to miss, so luckily it was filmed.

 

The ‘Day in the Life’ had audience members, Ben and Cherisse’s day acted out in front of them as the two of them had gone on an impromptu walk in the bush coming home to smashed avocado, the best thing when you’re hungry.

Finally, the show came to an end, and the audience filed out with beaming smiles after so much laughter. The chairs were put away, the music turned off, and the drinks came out as the players wound down after a high-energy show.

A huge thank you to Jim Fishwick. Having him on stage was a fantastic experience for both the players and audience.

Thanks to players

Jim Kathy Kelly Brett

Kim Matt Jon

Thanks to the Crew:

Fee and Sally on sound.

 

The next show at the Jam Factory is on Sunday 3rd October 7 pm

Book your tickets and join the players for loads of laughs.

1^st Sunday of every Month
Jam Factory, Historic Village
Show Starts: 7 p.m.