In today’s world, we are daily exposed to so much poor amateur farce happening on political stages that’s it’s a nice change to see it done well, theatrically, right here in Vancouver.
At the Stanley Theatre, Jitters, a play written by Canadian David French, is unabashedly created to be pure fun and is one of Canada’s most produced plays.
Well-directed by David Mackay, with an excellent nine-person ensemble cast, Jitters moves at a fast pace, alternating slapstick and subtle comedy successfully, as the laughter and applause of the opening night audience attested.
An impressive huge revolving stage, designed by Ted Roberts, takes the action from stagefront to backstage as we watch, with ’70s décor and fashion adding nostalgic amusement.
Recommended as an excellent remedy for mid-winter blahs.
On at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until Feb. 25. For information, call 604-687-1677 or see www.artsclub.com.
