Theatre Review – Rockabye (MTC) - 2 Stars
Sets, costume, and most of the acting all seemed to be making the most of a script that was lacklustre at best. The play was never able to find itself. Dealing with a very complex issue, it managed to alternate between treating the material thoughtfully and Monty Python-esque irreverence. On the whole, the cast does well, let down slightly by Kate Atkinson’s fluctuating accent, and Pacharo Mzembe’s penchant for the overly dramatic. But it really is the on-stage visuals that keep you interested – couches shaped like smarties, lips or stretched leopards, match with jewelled boots, faux fur and poo-catcher pants.
