Stones In His Pockets, Exeter Northcott
By Jenna Richards
At first I was confused, then astounded as two men single handedly portrayed 14 characters in a stunning display of acting ability.
I was watching the award winning Stones in his Pockets at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre and was stunned.
David Caves and Jack Reynolds took on a vast array of characters and made each one believable despite rudimentary costume changes, a very basic set and no props.
Before watching the play I had no idea there would just be two actors on stage. The first couple of character changes left me confused, wondering when the other actors would be introduced and questioning whether they could pull off the whole play with just two actors.
But I was soon immersed in each separate character.
The role changes were made with amazing clarity, each different personality was clearly defined with uniquely individual mannerisms, facial expressions, demeanour and posture.
Despite just two people being on stage at they created a sense of the stage being full of actors as they interacted with people who weren’t there.
David and Jake pulled of a stunt that I thought was the realm of time travellers —being in two places at once. Or at least they give the impression they were.
Stones In His Pockets is set in County Kerry, Ireland where the area’s spectacular scenery has made it a location for several Hollywood films. The local population enjoy the rewards of acting as extras in the productions.
Stones In His Pockets shows the comedic and dramatic journey of Jake Quinn and Charlie Conlon as they take up parts in the film.
Well worth going to see if only to marvel at the incredible acting.