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This isn’t the typical play or show I would normally go and see, but because Orlando Bloom stars in it I knew I had to!! I’ve always had a crush on Orlando Bloom, since I was about 6 or 7 years old when I first watched Pirates of the Caribbean. So imagine me, just sat there looking at him all the time during the play, because that’s exactly what I was doing. ![]() Anyway let me give you a brief overview about the play. There are only five characters in the play, Killer Joe, a dad, step mum, brother and sister. The play was set in a trailer park in Texas with the Smith family who is struggling for money to pay off some drug dealers. So in order for them to repay the debt, they hire a detective (Orlando Bloom) who, in his spare time, works as a hitman killer, in order to kill off their mother. They believe they can use their mothers insurance money to pay off the debt. However, not all goes to plan when Killer Joe meets the innocent daughter. The play was very dark, sinister but also comedic which I feel it had to be, to make up for the dark moments. There was violence, sweating and nudity which definitely made us feel uncomfortable at times which was probably the writer’s intentions! Because of this awkward, uncomfortableness you feel more connected to the characters, and can feel their emotions and feelings because it’s so intense and truthful. The actors were incredible in portraying the life of a family struggling to live and work off this debt, as well as finding a way to pay off Killer Joe for his work. Other than Orlando Bloom, the actors were all fairly well known too!! Sophie Cookson (Kingsman, Huntsman) played the daughter, Adam Gillen (Benidorm) played the son, Neve McIntosh (Doctor Who) played the step mum, and Steffan Rhodri (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I) played the dad. They all played their characters sooo well!!! They all gripped the audience into understanding more about their terrible situation, as well as showing that each character played a role in the mess they had made. Also seeing as it was set in Texas, their accents were on point. No one faulted, you couldn’t even tell that the southern American accents were just for the performance; it felt so real! Orlando Bloom though… wow. I’m so glad I got to see him acting in person. He played with charm and coolness, as well as the evil ‘don’t mess with me’ vibe. The stage setting didn’t change, unlike other plays and shows, so all was seen was the inside of part of the trailer where all the drama happened. What was also interesting was how when everyone took to their seats before the performance, chatting before it started etc, the actress who played the 20-year old daughter was already on stage in character. She was watching tv, cleaning up mess on the floor, it was just like seeing someone at home. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a play or show which does that whilst the theatre is being filled! I loved also how the stage was connected to the audience. By that I mean there were no steps or platform leading to the stage, it was all on one level. So the people who sat in the front row were essentially sat on the stage. It added to the atmosphere and made you felt like you were witnessing everything with the characters. We sat on the fourth row to the front, so we could see every facial expression, could smell everything (the characters were smoking etc), I could even see Orlando Bloom’s eyes perfectly… his eyes are just gorgeous. I was just mesmerised by his performance. (I need to stop fangirling over him whoops…) Oh yeah we also got to see him bare bum too… I’m not complaining ;) Here's some pictures featured in the brochure we bought... Here's some pictures I found online... Even though it was completely different to what my family and I usually see at the theatre, I would definitely go and see it again. It’s just a shame its only at the theatre until 18th August. This gripping, uneasiness but comedic play was definitely one of the best I’ve seen ever. 10/10 from me!!! Lidia xx Social Media:
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