Produced as a time-bending trip through Hall’s life, First Time uses a variety of stage techniques (first-person narratives, audience interactions, game-shows, participatory dancing) which provide access into Hall’s life at key moments; a clever move allowing the show to breathe and stay clear of any obvious light-to-shade-to-light again emotional journeys, though the journey, as with Hall’s life, becomes wild, unpredictable and full of surprises. The journey also becomes a story which needs to be heard and discussed. First Time takes both the respect and the awards.
First Time. Northern Stage. 12.2.20
Produced as a time-bending trip through Hall’s life, First Time uses a variety of stage techniques (first-person narratives, audience interactions, game-shows, participatory dancing) which provide access into Hall’s life at key moments; a clever move allowing the show to breathe and stay clear of any obvious light-to-shade-to-light again emotional journeys, though the journey, as with Hall’s life, becomes wild, unpredictable and full of surprises. The journey also becomes a story which needs to be heard and discussed. First Time takes both the respect and the awards.