Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Thu 2-Sat 22 Apr
The latest play by the new London-based theatre company 5POUND5, Sid, is a one-man stage show created by Leon Fleming, and directed by theatre company director Scott Le Crass. Dario Coates stars as Craig, an unstable punk rocker who feels like he’s losing it in a confusing world. Alienated from his girlfriend who’s convinced he’s mad, and only finding solace is the punk music he’s mocked for enjoying, Craig’s life is starting to unravel.
However, it’s in this loneliness that Craig finds a friend, and it’s none other than the Sex Pistols’ bassist Sid Vicious. This acclaimed show explores the all too relatable adolescent act of hero worship and the very nature of punk. Having cut its teeth with years of development and growth in London, the play is coming to Cardiff as part of its tour of the UK.
The idea behind Sid is innovative, and if well done then 5POUND5 could be onto a winner. The mix between a one-man-play format and an almost Lynchian commentary on punk and idols is different and has all the ingredients for an engaging short play.
The play contains strong language, but by the sounds of it he has every right to have a foul-mouthed moment.
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Tickets: £7.50-£15 Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermancymru.co.uk