"A desperate dash for a season ticket is the stuff of comedy gold, or so the new play Gerry & Sewell suggests. Adapted from Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket, this West End production follows the misadventures of two hard-up mates in Gateshead as they scour the banks of the Tyne in search of scraps to sell, burgling for cash and battling dark family demons.
The play is full of vivid characters, warts and all. Gerry (Dean Logan) and Sewell (Jack Robertson) are lovable losers who'll stop at nothing to get their paws on a coveted Newcastle United season ticket. Their antics are spiced up with song and dance, vibrant performances, and even some gritty spoken-word poetry.
However, beneath the glossy veneer of its rags-to-riches story lies a messy script that struggles to cohere. The various plot threads pull in different directions, leaving the audience searching for coherence. Breakout musical numbers can be jarring and confusing, disrupting the narrative flow.
That said, there are moments of pure brilliance. A heart-wrenching monologue by Gerry's sister Bridget (Erin Mullen) is a standout, its poignancy tempered only by a few cringe-worthy jokes about Sunderland FC.
Ultimately, Gerry & Sewell is a play that's full of potential – as well as a ton of heart and soul. If it can find a way to harness its chaotic energy and focus on the story at hand, this production could be something truly special. For now, though, it feels like a work in progress."
The play is full of vivid characters, warts and all. Gerry (Dean Logan) and Sewell (Jack Robertson) are lovable losers who'll stop at nothing to get their paws on a coveted Newcastle United season ticket. Their antics are spiced up with song and dance, vibrant performances, and even some gritty spoken-word poetry.
However, beneath the glossy veneer of its rags-to-riches story lies a messy script that struggles to cohere. The various plot threads pull in different directions, leaving the audience searching for coherence. Breakout musical numbers can be jarring and confusing, disrupting the narrative flow.
That said, there are moments of pure brilliance. A heart-wrenching monologue by Gerry's sister Bridget (Erin Mullen) is a standout, its poignancy tempered only by a few cringe-worthy jokes about Sunderland FC.
Ultimately, Gerry & Sewell is a play that's full of potential – as well as a ton of heart and soul. If it can find a way to harness its chaotic energy and focus on the story at hand, this production could be something truly special. For now, though, it feels like a work in progress."
i feel bad for bridget though, poor thing.
It's like they're bringing back the Britpop era or something! And can you believe they're singing and dancing about scraping by on the streets of Gateshead? Reminds me of EastEnders back in the day 
. The plot is all over the place, but I get what they're trying to do - it's like a British version of The Office, but with more football 
. That monologue by Erin Mullen though... chills every time. I need to watch this play again just to see it.
. Maybe they can work on streamlining the story and focusing on what really matters – the friendship between Gerry & Sewell 
! i love that they're tackling real issues like poverty and family struggles but also adding some much-needed comedy to lighten the mood 
! 
. like, i love some of the characters and performances but yeah, the plot can be confusing at times and some of the musical numbers feel out of place 
. still tho, there's something special about this play and if they can iron out those issues 
, it could be really amazing 
. The cast is talented tho, especially Erin Mullen as Gerry's sister, she brings so much depth to that role 
. But yeah, the script needs some work, it's like they threw a bunch of ideas against the wall and hoped one would stick 
.