The support act for the show was Sunderland comedian, Matthew Reed, whose cheeky Northern humour was a great warm up for the audience and also accessible for any non Star Wars fans. I was slightly disappointed at the lack of Star Wars costumes in the audience. There was a good Yoda and a Darth Vader but I was half expecting a sea of characters and light sabres. Charles Ross' costume consists of all black and that is it. No props, no set. You can imagine the young Ross, a massive Star Wars fan as a child, must have watched the films an infinite number of times to get his knowledge of the plot and dialogue. This is accurate and his impressions are realistic.
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Star Wars nuts, young or old, would enjoy the show. The funny impressions Ross does of the characters would appeal to children but much of the tongue in cheek humour would tickle the adults. It would be ideal for any friends or loved ones of the Star Wars fanatic who have been made to sit through the trilogy as, although aimed at fans, the show would also be enjoyed by those just a little bit cynical about the big attraction of the films. For example the constant references to Luke Skywalker’s ‘feathered hair’ and the fact that different characters pronounce Princess Leia differently. The certainty of so many children in the audience means that issues like the incestuous love between Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia are slightly skimmed over but while still being highlighted enough for the adults in the audience to understand the joke. It would be interesting to see if there would be any alterations made to the show if the audience was guaranteed adult-only. Charles Ross' ability to mimic several characters at once is amazing. The performance is very physical and Ross' fitness has to be admired. It is easy to imagine him performing in more 'serious' productions, as his characters are so believable and he can switch from one to the other effortlessly. The show is a must see comedy for Star Wars fans young and old but if you have never really seen the trilogy then expect to be a little confused. It does rely on previous knowledge of the plot from the audience. 'One Man Star Wars Trilogy' is touring the UK at the moment until mid October.
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