It’s nice to see a performance where you feel that the person really has something to say, and Dudley Sutton has a lot to say. Talking of his life, he tells of the struggle to keep his ‘inner Pandora’ happy, and the routes he has chosen to do this.
Managing to escape the confines of a boarding school education, Sutton headed (via the RAF) for a career in theatre, working with socialist drama groups and getting involved in politics and civil rights movements. It’s encouraging to see someone with the nerve to speak about political issues at the Fringe, as so many acts appear to be watered down to avoid causing offence.
Sutton punctuates stories about his past with songs and poetry performances that highlight his mastery of language and talent for music. He is a veteran performer, notable for far more than being ‘Tinker out of Lovejoy’, and he still has a lot to give. Sutton is an immensely interesting and likeable person, it’s a shame that more performers don’t have the passion and charisma to speak about things that they really care about.
5/5
Becky Stone
