FAT Christ had thrown up enough controversy and hype to get me salivating at the thought of a juicy, sharp piece of comedy.
The Docklands Newspaper
Not only did Fat Christ’s stupendously “look at me” title and accompanying poster get banned on the tube, it also stars tabloid sex kitten Abi Titmuss
The Metro
Davis has a strong ear for dialogue and an understanding of the dynamics of relationships between various people - mates, lovers, warring couples.
The Stage
a good play that is superbly cast, excellently acted
The Stage
Jack Taylor plays, a dreamer who has turned those dreams into two successful companies and one catastrophically unsuccessful film/play venture. He is recovering from this in a remote, rented cottage with his understanding but long-suffering wife Lily, played by Jennifer Matter. Both are well cast and bring an effortlessness to their acting, aided by well-drawn characters……..Also good is Taylor's best friend, the womanizing, coke-snorting commercial estate agent Dick, played by Tim Downie. He and Taylor have a matey rapport that seals the structure of the play.
The Stage
The parallels are written well particularly when the couples argue: Lily, who is pregnant, is all frustrated concern wanting Jack "to concentrate on one thing" - albeit window-cleaning - to get them out of their financial predicament, whilst creative Jack "bounce-back lucky bastard" (as Dick describes him) resists the straightjacket of conventionality.
British Theatre Guide
Jack Taylor was made to play Jack and he does so very energetically getting every bit of fun and humour from the role; he makes him rather adorable.
British Theatre Guide
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