The play which inspired the Broadway hit Cabaret will be performed by Farnworth Little Theatre - with its opening night tomorrow (Saturday). I am a Camera by John Van Druten is based on the 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood, Set in the waning days of the Weimar republic, this uproarious and poignant drama takes place in the dark glamour of Berlin nightclubs and follows the story of a young flapper named Sally Bowles. At the heart of the play is the relationship between Christopher, a young writer, and Sally Bowles, a self-destructive nightclub singer.
I Am Camera at Farnworth Little Theatre. Picture by Adrian Mottram Through Christopher’s eyes—his “camera,” as he calls himself—we witness the highs and lows of Sally’s world and the lives of those around them. The seven-strong cast who will perform the play is led by director Jason Crompton who has previously directed A Comedy of Tenors, Jumpers for Goalposts and Pressure at Farnworth Little Theatre.
Jason said: “Our approach to this production has been to balance the play’s wit and charm with the underlying sense of unease that shadows the characters’ lives. I Am Camera at Farnworth Little Theatre. Picture by Adrian Mottram "Van Druten’s sharp dialogue and intimate storytelling offer us a glimpse into a world on the brink of collapse, where artists,dreamers, and misfits attempt to hold onto their freedom and identity.
"The play serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of joy and th.
