Mr Blue Sky/That's Entertainment
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The new double bill of plays penned by Lichfield author Phil Preece reveals the many faces of showbusiness - the has-been looking for something better and the superstars discontented with their success. "My new double bill was written to explore the possibility of two voices working together, perhaps each mistaking what the other is saying or manipulating their partner's response. It allows a lot more possibilities while still keeping the intimate focus on the actor's voice and actions." The number of tribute acts around today prompted Phil to write Mr Blue Sky. Ageing rocker Vince Meager has done the rounds for decades, having a ball, but has maybe missed out on 'real' life. A fan comes backstage one night and he experiences emotions he never thought he could feel. In That's Entertainment, a couple of national TV stars at the top of their game attend an Awards Night and the entertainment industry has come out in force to honour the duo's prime-time success. But in Phil Preece's usual style, the play reveals that behind the scenes not everything is rosy in TV land, because backstage Joe and Lee are locked in a battle their audience would never suspect Phil explained: "They've been together since they were children, so they know each other inside out. In one way their partnership is like a marriage, but it's also a luxurious trap."
Archive :: play:S169451042, venue:V0812942011
