Image: Photo: Ingvar Kenne
Jez Butterworth’s savagely comic play, Mojo, is a thriller which examines the dark underside of the halcyon days of rock ’n’ roll with grim humour and strong language.
“It (Mojo) captures that playful exciting vibrant language and uncanny chain of events that occur,” says Sam Haft, who plays ‘Baby’. “It’s a real comic thriller and there’s a huge musical influence in the play as well.”
Mojo debuted on the West End in 1995, receiving the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. It also started a new wave of British gangster movies during the late ’90s, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
“It’s got that Lock, Stock feel mixed with Tarantino and lots of colourful language,” says Haft.
The testosterone-fuelled cast and local blues-rock outfits depict the London club scene of the 1950s. The battle for power is revealed through zinging dialogue, live music and action-packed scenes.
“It certainly has something to cater for everyone.” (CT)
May 17-Jul 5, The Wharf, Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, $50-99, sydneytheatre.com.au
BY CIARAN TOBIN
Editor’s note: Due to health reasons Lindsay Farris will now replace Sam Haft as Baby in STC’s production of Mojo.
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