Shakespeare is always good for a laugh. But to be able to pull off Shakespeare’s cutting wit - and do it well - can be a bit of a challenge. Just ask Greg and Peter from my English 12 class - their rendition of the banter between Dromio and Antipholus of Syracuse was more error than comedy.
Thankfully, those at Third Wall Theatre Company have graduated far beyond any painful high school performances. In fact, their current performance, As You Like It, is a modern interpretation that pulls off the Bard’s humour rather well.
The minimal set and few props creates a scene that doesn’t distract from the rest of the play. They’ve chosen to feature a boxing ring as the focal point of the set, starting off As You Like It’s infamous fight scene in a bit more of a modern context. This boxing match has it all - scantily clad women, loud music, flashing lights and yes, a real-honest-to-goodness wrestler. For his acting debut, former CFL player and Gretzky bodyguard Glenn Kulka pulls it off rather well, no doubt using the same theatrical skills he picked up while with the WWF.
The play fades a little after the over-the-top fight scene, but keeps its energy going and the audience stayed engaged.
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