We'll Always Have Paris @ Harbour Theatre - Review

We'll Always Have Paris @ Harbour Theatre - Review

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Posted 2012-07-23 by Alexander Dermerfollow

Fri 20 Jul 2012 - Sat 04 Aug 2012

I know I throw the term "nostalgia" around often in a majority of my reviews, but I couldn't pass up the chance to point out the remarkable resemblance between We'll Always Have Paris and a vast selection of British sitcoms from the 70's to the 90's; that being said this is not a simple nostalgia cash in. Like most productions at Harbour Theatre that are adapted from another source, no matter how old the story, everyone working at the theatre including the backstage crew help it stand out with it's own unique signature. Nicola Bond's direction of We'll Always Have Paris proves to be no exception to this, bringing a superbly creative and entertaining flair to Jill Hyem's well written script. Yet this production of We'll Always have Paris doesn't drift too far from it's source, still remaining refreshingly nostalgic.



The best way to think of We'll Always Have Paris, is like the Sex And The City of the older generation, although of course significantly tamer in the ways of adult content. With the entire story set in a small French apartment we follow a series of characters who are constantly interacting with each other; the recently widowed, anxious and rather conservative Anna, who has arrived in Paris to stay with her friend Nancy for a holiday; Nancy, a rather controlling but nonetheless friendly woman; Raquel (or Rachel) is promiscuous, loud, going through a midlife crisis and always searching for the latest toy boy; Madame Boussiron, is a stereotypically rude French woman who owns Nancy's and Rachel's rented apartments; and last but not least Charlot, a charming plumber/entertainer who acts as a love interest for Anna and has an amusing vocabulary to say the least.

We'll Always Have Paris is a mixed bag of comedy, romance and a little bit of drama, making it a great show for a relaxing night at the theatre. We'll Always Have Paris consists of a roaringly suited soundtrack, fantastic use of lighting and a beautifully detailed set, again adding strongly to the resemblance of British sitcoms. This production greatly insures hilarity from a vast array of angles; including modern pop culture, loud but sly mild sexual references, and of course the hilarious contrasts between countries and the loss in translation in the midst of their significant differences.

One of the most impressive aspects of We'll Always Have Paris is the surprisingly terrific performance from the entire cast, with a special mention to Rob Tagliaferri. Rob Tagliaferri was the only male actor in the entire show, had never played the guitar before and provided such an authentic accent, that despite his Italian surname, fooled part of the French audience.



I will admit this is not usually my cup of tea, but Harbour Theatre once again has pleasantly surprised me with We'll Always Have Paris. Even if you're in the same boat as I was, and this sort of comedy is not you're style, I strongly recommend it nonetheless. With such an extensively tenacious effort from everyone who worked on it, Harbour Theatre's production of We'll Always Have Paris is something you have to see at least once.

8/10

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For more information about the play and how to purchase your tickets, please visit the Harbour Theatre website.

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