Mr Write

Now here’s a rare production: a play geared towards teenagers that is intelligent, funny and, most importantly, credible.

Mr Write is the brainchild of Rob Drummond, and his devised production is a clever celebration of memory, fear and the power of the written text. In an hour’s running time, he manages to make a blank canvas into a moving production that is much more complicated, and calculated, than it first appears.

To explain what Drummond does during Mr. Write would be a crime, mostly because the production depends on the honest reactions and interactions of the audience, with one member who Drummond chooses in the beginning a key component. Audience participation can be tricky, even intimidating, but Drummond is so good-humoured and sincere that any fear quickly evaporates.

But the most incredible thing Drummond achieves is that he manages to paint adolescence in a humanistic way. Rather than turning to caricature and romanticised views of teenage life, his production is a great reminder of the pain, trials and fears that come with being a teenager. It is a lesson that most who attempt to work with and for teenagers should learn from.

Mr Write is a genuine piece of theatre that is accessible to all. It is thought-provoking and moving, but most importantly it is constantly entertaining. It is a production that should not be missed, especially by teenagers hungry for an authentic theatrical experience.

Oh, and remember to bring your mobile.