Over The Threshold

Relationships. They are not easy. Infidelity can sometimes creep upon your relationship in the most unsuspecting manner, and break what you have been working on for years. Or so it, seems to Tom and Kate, a couple who, after ten years, are doubting that their monotonous lifestyle they have goten used to, is what they really want from life.
With a cast of four, a small space for a stage, and some minimal props and costume changes, Christopher Hamilton’s musical deals with the everyday life in a realistic, poignant and funny way. But all the praise shouldn’t go to Hamilton’s tunes and lyrics, or his dialogue, though all this more than deserves it, but also to the actual cast, who are absolutely brilliant. Their acting is superb, each beautifully, hinting at their character’s flaws and insecurities. Their singing and vocal range, too, are impressively outstanding.
From the cast, it is worth mentioning Kieran Brown, who plays Tom perfectly (with an air of innocence, but slightly dangerous at the same time), and who gives a gravitas to the whole play. Special mention should also go to director John Brant, who was created a very organic set with very few props, and who, with the space given, has made a whole building come to life.
Hamilton might not be dealing with a unique and original idea in his musical, plus the plot might, in places, be a slightly obvious, but any (minor) lacking from the storyline, are very easily compensated by the fantastic production John Brant has created. Over The Threshold is anything but monotonous. Unlike Tom and Kate’s own relationship…

5/5

Adrian G. Velazquez