The Future Boys Trilogy

The Future Boys are Tyler Smith and Gary Patches, the lead characters from Steve Jordan's science fiction comedy plays Dead Static, Pilgrim Shadow and King Chaos. The plays make up a theatre series known as The Future Boys Trilogy, The plays are produced by Bad Bat Productions (previously ManMoth Productions), and star Cliff Chapman as Tyler and Adam Joselyn as Gary.[1]

Productions

Critical reception

Dead Static received mostly positive reviews from critics during its two theatre runs. James Bacon, writing for Forbidden Planet International, described the play as ‘a splendidly thoughtful and hilarious production’.[7] Gareth Alexander described writer Steve Jordan as ‘a comedy writer brought up right, learning from the best, but allowing himself his own spin on things’ in his 4 star review for Views from the Gods.[8] Snipe London described the play as ‘certainly even funnier a space comedy than Red Dwarf’ and had 'the makings of a classic series'.[9]

Pilgrim Shadow also drew praise from critics during its 2013 run. Tessa Hart described the sequel as ‘a hilarious, unusual Sci-Fi excursion’ in her 4 star review for Remote Goat.[10] Some reviewers called for the pairing to move on to television. Gareth Alexander said that ‘if on TV ... their pairing I suspect would be seen as one of the greats’ during his 4 star review for Views from the Gods,[11] and Camden Fringe Voyeur described both plays as ‘mini-sitcoms’ that ‘could be as good as anything on BBC Three’.[12] The play also drew many comparisons with classic British comedy sitcoms, such as Blackadder, Red Dwarf,[13] Bottom and Black Books.[14]

King Chaos, the final play of the trilogy, also drew praise from its debut run in 2015. The team of creatives and actors were described as a ‘seriously hot talent in sci-fi’ comedy’ by Views from the Gods in their 4 star review,[15] and its style of humour labelled ‘wonderful, clever comedy’ by Remote Goat.[16] The plot and world-building were also praised. Female Arts said that ‘the arguments made for 'pragmatism versus idealism when in power' make a lasting impression, especially as Tyler and Gary are essentially Trinculo and Stefano (from The Tempest)’ in their 4 star review,[17] and Camden Fringe Voyeur said the setting of the play was a ‘wonderfully silly and comic sci-fi universe that, with all its nods and winks to other works, stands very much on its own two feet.'[18] A Younger Theatre remarked that the play would ‘make a great television show (Blackadder meets Dr Who)’ in their review.[19]

Future

In 2016, writer and director Steve Jordan revealed that the team would be crowd-funding a pilot for a new audio series based on the Future Boys.[20]

References

  1. "ManMoth Productions". Manmoth.co.uk. 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  2. "Dead Static | ManMoth Productions". Manmoth.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  3. "Dead Static (UK)". Remotegoat.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  4. "Pilgrim Shadow | ManMoth Productions". Manmoth.co.uk. 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  5. "Pilgrim Shadow (UK)". Remotegoat.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  6. http://www.badbat.co.uk/p/king-chaos.html
  7. Bacon, James (2013-01-01). "Reviews: Dead Static - Forbidden Planet Blog". Forbiddenplanet.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  8. "views from the gods | plays | dead static". Viewsfromthegods.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  9. Hindle, Alan (2010-08-26). "Fringe Batch 3 » Theatre | Snipe". Snipelondon.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  10. "Pilgrim Shadow Review 4 stars (UK)". Remotegoat.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  11. "views from the gods | plays | pilgrim shadow". Viewsfromthegods.co.uk. 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  12. "In space, no-one can hear you bicker! Review of Pilgrim Shadow by ManMoth Productions at the Tristan Bates Theatre | Camdenvoyeur's Blog". Camdenvoyeur.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  13. Andy Moseley (2013-07-30). "Blackadder boards Red Dwarf: Pilgrim Shadow at the Tristan Bates Theatre | One Stop Arts | London Theatre review". One Stop Arts. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  14. "Review: Pilgrim Shadow | Annexe". Annexemagazine.com. 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  15. http://viewsfromthegods.co.uk/king-chaos.shtml
  16. http://www.remotegoat.com/uk/review/12197/power-greed-corruption-in-space/
  17. http://femalearts.com/node/1928
  18. https://camdenvoyeur.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/the-empire-bites-yer-bum-review-of-king-chaos-by-bad-bat-productions-at-the-tristan-bates-theatre-10-15-august/
  19. http://www.ayoungertheatre.com/review-king-chaos-tristan-bates-theatre/
  20. http://thestevejordan.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/announcing-2016.html
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