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In many ways the history of Attic Theatre is the history of amateur drama in Aberdeen. Attic shows, renowned for their high standards of performance and production, have been the benchmark for other groups to match.
Last night, the company opened its 100th production, Man of La Mancha, at HM Theatre and proved they were still a theatrical force to be reckoned with. The Man of La Mancha, originally staged at the Arts Centre to great acclaim, has grown in stature to meet the challenge of HMT and the result is quite splendid. Malcolm McCoig’s magnificent Moorish set and Helen McCoig’s atmospheric costumes perfectly evoke the age of the Inquisition, while Brian Staines simply towers as the dreaming Don Quixote. Director Anthea Robertson has shaped the superb show and is well-served by a cast that lives every second of it. Jill Hay, Ian Pirie, Graeme Wilson, Clif Stroud and a first rate orchestra make for a triumphant production.
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