Greater Manchester Fringe
Salford Arts Theatre, 14-15 July
“It’s not very often you can say you saw something that really was that bit different… ‘Seven And A Half Years’ is not just unusual but an intensely personal piece that is both real and relevant… Mark Glentworth used music to progress the story but through fully crafted songs which were sophisticated and worthy of being performed by themselves… ‘Seven And A Half Years’ was a wonderfully creative piece that never slacked in pace using a variety of genres as a showcase for the multi-talents of the solo performer. It was something more however; a story that the performer felt he needed to tell and one that certainly deserved to be told.“
“Glentworth is clearly an outstanding musician, and the music in the show – which switches seamlessly from prerecorded tracks to live piano and back again – is testament to his talent… this is a really good piece of storytelling, and is well worth watching.“
“the script is well structured and tightly paced… Julia Stubbs, as director, has helped Glentworth to shape a fine acting performance… There is a strength in not only what this man overcame, but in his willingness to so openly explore it before a room full of strangers time and time again…. the raw material is strong and sophisticated, and work exploring the complicated human mind and what we are capable of overcoming is always a welcome addition to the theatrical canon.“
All That Dazzles
Alma Tavern and Theatre, Bristol
27-29 June
“Glentworth creates an impressive drama through the music… The struggle behind the beauty of the music we hear, making this an intriguing piece of work.“
