Adding Machine: A Musical

Adding Machine: A Musicalis another avant-garde production from Underground Productions and, in keeping with previous offerings, is far from main stream theatre.

The co-directors of this piece describe it as deeply complex and I have to agree with them.

The cast of 13 worked as a solid unit on a revolving set using rear projection in lieu of conventional scenery.

In an ensemble piece such as this, there were no weak performances.

Benedict Braxton-Smith was in charge of the abstract music which consisted of unusual harmonies and rhythms and not fitting into accepted categories of musical theatre.

Described by the original producer as “the worst idea in the world”, it takes a very adventurous company to attempt this kind of production – and pull it off. This company succeeded with flair.

Underground Productions must be commended on the large variety of shows included in their Playbill.

Roger McKenzie