"Wild Bore", Beckett Theatre at Malthouse Theatre, Wednesday May 31st 2017
"Wild Bore" was presented at the Beckett Theatre, Malthouse Theatre on Wednesday May 31st 2017
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"Wild Bore" was very funny at times and could do with some fat trimming of the script to tighten the product.
I loved the set within a set within a set concept. Many late comers would have missed the opening with the stage manager preparing the drape around the trestle table and therefore showing us the empty space underneath. This was the traditional magician's set up for a routine.
The opening sequence with the bums talking to us was fun. The drinking of the bottle of water through the anus drew sniggers and shrieks. The funnier part was when the actress later drank from the same water bottle and her colleague also drank from it. I loved the second actress picking hairs from her mouth - a subtle joke that barely drew a reaction.
"Wild Bore" was a meditative philosophical indulgence that was worth seeing. The three actresses had the audience thinking.
"Wild Bore" was not as confronting as other shows that I have seen, but in this age of political correctness it was refreshing to be taken back to the 1970's at times.
"Wild Bore" deserves to tour to showcase the odd ball humour and it will create controversy in some countries.
"Wild Bore" could do service to theatre goers to ensure that all phones are off. Maybe they could include something about respect and why some people do not go to the theatre any more due to the rudeness of people on phones, texting, scrolling and even sometimes talking.
"Wild Bore" is a kink version of theatre catering for a variety of patrons.
I gave this production a 6.5/10 and my partner gave it a 5/10..
Additional notes: I could not resist the following observations:
"Wild Bore" is a three ring circus of speaking "pussies" rear ended. This is note worthy as the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus played their final show on May 21st 2017, so now we have to contend with the new animal acts - pussy. (Note pussy in both a Australian and American context!) Do not go if you are easily offended and be one of the "Three blind mice"!
"Wild Bore" is the "Ring Cycle" of bum and poo jokes that a deep theatrical philosophical colonoscopy providing food for thought. The messages and provocations have honourable intentions for the future of the human race.
"Wild Bore" is a "Ring Cycle" of Abba's "Ring Ring" with the rudeness of patrons on their phones!
"Wild Bore" is a three ring circus of speaking "pussies" rear ended. This is note worthy as the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus played their final show on May 21st 2017, so now we have to contend with the new animal acts - pussy. (Note pussy in both a Australian and American context!) Do not go if you are easily offended and be one of the "Three blind mice"!
"Wild Bore" is the "Ring Cycle" of bum and poo jokes that a deep theatrical philosophical colonoscopy providing food for thought. The messages and provocations have honourable intentions for the future of the human race.
"Wild Bore" is a "Ring Cycle" of Abba's "Ring Ring" with the rudeness of patrons on their phones!
