''Pawn is having a great success between the Audience. The actor John McElatthon reveals us some details about the plot and about his character in the play.
Could you tell us something about your character in the performance?
In 'Pawn' I play Detective Sergeant Cassidy, a police negotiator of limited experience dealing with his first serious incident. A character who is set aside from the main action that's contained within the siege itself…more of a narrator type really who is able to convey his thoughts and frustrations direct to the audience. I'm on the outside looking in and the other characters taking part in the hostage situation are a joy to behold. Brian, the writer has painted a marvelously eclectic bunch of oddball but believable characters. We've already had the bonus of being able to give this play a run out in public and so I'm confident it works and well worth a watch. It's much, much more than JUST a comedy and has some intense,serious drama tucked in there.
What do you think about the 24:7?
As regards the whole 24:7 festival I'm delighted to be part of it all once again. Having been seduced by it in its 2nd year in 2005 I haven't been able to leave it alone since and feel very privileged to get yet another opportunity to be part of a week that appeals on so many levels. The continually rising overall quality of theatre, the impossibility of not meeting new people, developing friendships, what it does for Manchester and the theatre network and just THE BUZZ!! Looking forward to it immensely....and I WILL see ALL the plays!
See you there!
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