THUNDER ROAD
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Fri 29 Nov
If Thelma & Louise ever gave a first aid training course, it might turn out something like this. Cassie Friend and Catherine Dyson star in this heartfelt comedy show as Maureen and Sylvie – two buddies on the road across England, cruising for a bruising, teaching first aid while struggling to survive themselves. From lethal chickpeas to the dangers of travel sweets, the world is a dangerous place and knowing what to do in an emergency is more vital than ever.
When the shit hits the fan in a Travelodge in Swindon, their friendship is tested to its absolute limit, as the twosome are forced on a lawless path up north. Soundtracked by the macho melodies of Bruce Springsteen, Thunder Road promises to be a wild ride through service stations and dark pasts, offering life-saving skills at a village hall near you.
As the latest production from RedCape Theatre, this show is influenced by the absurd character comedy of Victoria Wood and Steve Coogan, while the feminist conscience at its heart owes more to the work of Julia Davis and Bridget Christie. Tackling domestic abuse, curbed female ambition, and the importance of friendship, Thunder Road approaches taboo subjects with a wayward sense of humour, as the nonsensical terminology of first aid bears significance for their own personal paths toward survival.
Tickets: £12/£10. Info: 01874 611622 / www.brycheiniog.co.uk (SP)