FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE

PRESS ACCLAIM

"Beautifully crafted...McGillis plays to perfection Frankie, a failed actress who considers herself a simple person. Saxon’s utterly convincing Johnny is an ex-con who keeps a complete works of Shakespeare in his locker" The Stage

“It is a reflection of the quality of the acting and the painstakingly authentic set that I felt that I had gone back in time to the late 1980’s… deeply moving and funny at the same time” BBC

“Exceptional performances from both McGillis and Saxon… If music be the food of love, then Middle Ground’s tour of Frankie & Johnny has consumed Debussy’s haunting movement and produced an engaging, witty play that’s performances will have you laughing and crying throughout.” Whatsonstage

“Wonderful... a play with no gimmicks, no singing interludes and two top-class actors proving that they can keep an audience rapt for two hours without them. Treat yourself to some entertainment for grown ups”. Jersey Evening Post

“Kelly McGillis is enchanting as a fragile Frankie, who’s stunned by the emotional onslaught launched on her by Johnny, played just as well by Rolf Saxon. The concept is great, the execution superb” Yorkshire Evening Post

“What an absolute treat it is to see Kelly McGillis and Rolf Saxon put on a stunning performance” Worthing Herald

“There’s a delightful whiff of Hollywood here, with two top talents colliding in a clever, observant piece of theatre which is all the more rewarding because movie stars do not always make wise choices when they move from screen to stage. But this one is a plum pick” East Anglia Daily Times

“Beautifully detailed and believable characters… director Michael Lunney directs with pace and utilizes every inch of his evocative and detailed set. A heart-warming evening” Onesuffolk