#thecafé Opening on Tue 19th March...Tickets: oldredliontheatre.co.uk/the-cafe.htm
Trailer: vimeo.com/60850667
March 17, 2013
Sitespecific comedy 'The Cafe' in assoc w friends @orltheatre on @ The Coffee Works Project, Islington. From 19 March tinyurl.com/c7lxeju
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What's Peen Seen? Review of "The Jess Docker Show"
First of all, it must be noted that the Pentameters Theatre is a wonderful little gem nestled at the top of a winding staircase above the Three Horseshoes Pub in Hampstead. It showcases both new writing and revamped classics alike. The Jess Docker Show by Harry Saks is a satirical look at how the 'trash culture' of programs such as The X Factor and Big Brother are creating a dumbed-down society in which it is difficult to maintain artistic integrity and survive within the arts industry.
Low-budget filmmaker Tristan (Andrew Fitch) and scriptwriter Holly (Chloe Fontaine) are living in a rundown, grotty Camden flat and are reaching breaking point with both their relationship, and their lack of professional success. In a hope to change their luck, Holly devises a plan; she is going to lure the sleazy television personality, Jess Docker (Christopher Kouros), back to her and Tristan's flat and attempt by any means necessary to get a slot on his show.
However, hot-headed Tristan threatens to jeopardise everything with his inability to compromise on his principles.It's a fast-paced, rambunctious comedy, and with the recent scandal about TV personality Jimmy Saville, it has quite a topical slant. Both Fitch and Kouros deliver believable and charismatic performances, the intimate space allowing for no escape from Docker's creepy gaze and oily persona.
The sense of claustrophobia felt by Holly and Tristan and the lack of escape for Docker is palpable for the audience as we, too, are held within the tiny space of their flat. The clutter of both the set and the theatre itself only adds to the sensation of being trapped within their world.
The plot is fairly unpredictable. It is full of twists and there is a slightly unexpected darkness resonating from Tristan's bitterness, Holly's desperation and Docker's unapologetic debasement. The Jess Docker Show is an enjoyable hour which ultimately culminates in quite a satisfactory conclusion, leaving us questioning where our priorities lie and how far we are really willing to go to achieve our dreams.
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November 26, 2012
**** 4 Star review for The Jess Docker Show!
After a successful run, the Pentameters Theatre announced before the show that it will bring the show back for a 3 week run in the new year from the 15th January 2013. The actors bring the show to life with thoughtful direction by Harry Saks. A full house enjoyed a thought provoking production and topical subject of a seedy chat show host who is lured to the flat of Tristan and Holly desperate to raise their profile in the world of art. The Jess Docker show is the complete opposite of all they aspire to as low budget film making and writing team. Jess Docker is incipiently held against his will but strangely attracted to Holly in a tense but darkly humorous encounter which has twists and turns and witty annotations of the highs and lows of the fine lines of success and failure. This is a dark piece but an intriguing comedy that satisfies the curiosity of its audience. The performances are engaging and the plot is unpredictable with a clever, witty script. A fantastic venue with a regular theatre going audience.
After a successful run, the Pentameters Theatre announced before the show that it will bring the show back for a 3 week run in the new year from the 15th January 2013. The actors bring the show to life with thoughtful direction by Harry Saks. A full house enjoyed a thought provoking production and topical subject of a seedy chat show host who is lured to the flat of Tristan and Holly desperate to raise their profile in the world of art. The Jess Docker show is the complete opposite of all they aspire to as low budget film making and writing team. Jess Docker is incipiently held against his will but strangely attracted to Holly in a tense but darkly humorous encounter which has twists and turns and witty annotations of the highs and lows of the fine lines of success and failure. This is a dark piece but an intriguing comedy that satisfies the curiosity of its audience. The performances are engaging and the plot is unpredictable with a clever, witty script. A fantastic venue with a regular theatre going audience.
After a fantastic run 'The Jess Docker Show' will be back due to popular demand from Jan 15th 2013.
Come and see Christopher as the deranged Jess Docker at the Pentameters theatre in an amazing, topical and very successful play... don't miss this 3 week run!! Check previous posting for our 5 star review...
Come and see Christopher as the deranged Jess Docker at the Pentameters theatre in an amazing, topical and very successful play... don't miss this 3 week run!! Check previous posting for our 5 star review...
November 17, 2012
Review for the 'The Jess Docker Show'
***** Five Stars!!
Thourougly enjoyed the "The Jess Docker Show" at Pentameters. Very topical storyline about a deranged television host and the do anything to be famous micro-celeb brigade. There were moments of high drama and raucous comedy, the performances were full of energy and you were fully immersed in their fame hungry world...Well worth seeing!!!
***** Five Stars!!
Thourougly enjoyed the "The Jess Docker Show" at Pentameters. Very topical storyline about a deranged television host and the do anything to be famous micro-celeb brigade. There were moments of high drama and raucous comedy, the performances were full of energy and you were fully immersed in their fame hungry world...Well worth seeing!!!
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Christopher can be seen here as the Egyptian in the Eiffel Commercial for Dutch TV. Click on link to watch: EIFFEL FIND X
May 19, 2008
After filming a commercial for EIFFEL CONSULTANCY for Dutch TV, an ident for THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - Don Giovanni and a short film inspired by the painting "Portrait of a Young Man" by Andrea Del Sarto at the National Gallery, Christopher will be on stage as Mr. Scoblowski in Denise Deegan's play 'DAISY PULLS IT OFF'. The play will be on at the BARONS COURT THEATRE from July 1st - 6th.
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