Redcoats review – song-studded ode to the Butlin's empire

Scarcroft Allotments, York
The DIY charm of Mikron Theatre and Nick Ahad’s new show is a good match for the resort’s brand of family fun

The Redcoat, as one character in Nick Ahad’s new play observes, takes the part of the fool. Like the Shakespearean mechanicals from whom Billy Butlin pinched his resort’s tagline (“Our true intent is all for your delight”), the Butlin’s hosts are there to entertain the punters – no matter how silly they look.

Mikron’s song-studded ode to the holiday park empire embraces this spirit. The company’s DIY charm and broad comedy make a good match for the Butlin’s brand of family fun, while their open-air performance is equally at the mercy of the unpredictable British weather.

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from Culture | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2JJrNUT