In the world of theatre, most times a farce, though humorous, carries a profound underlying message. How It Hang, It Swing is one such production. Directed by the venerable Raymond Choo Kong, and staged last week at the new Central Bank Auditorium in Port-of-Spain, the underlying moral of this play is that one little white lie can have devastating and embarrassing ramifications eventually.
The play, staged by Raymond Choo Kong Productions and First Instinct Productions, tells the story of an affluent public figure who, botching an apparent suicide attempt, is discovered in a comotose state by his friend Ken, played by Conrad Parris. The play is set in the palatial home of the man and his wife, played by Rhea Joseph, who is not seen until the very last minute. The near-suicide victim is never seen. Friends of the victim assemble at his home for a party but an avalanche of lies prevents this from even beginning.
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The subsequent action becomes even more convoluted as socialites, including an election official, try their best to conceal the truth about their friend, who lies bleeding in an upstairs bedroom. Aside from Joseph and police officer Ben Crokshank, played by Chris Smith, the play stars four couples, played by Marlon Mottley, Rachel Bascombe, Serran Clarke, Trevor Jugmohan, Cecilia Salazar, Abeo Jackson, Parris and Choo Kong. Jointly produced by Jugmohan and Choo Kong will be reprised on July 6-8 at the same venue. (PRB)
