Showing @ Northern Stage at King’s Hall, Edinburgh until Saturday 23 August @ 20.15
Mark Weinman is a very busy actor. Over the duration of Captain Amazing he embodies a universe of characters all the way from a poorly little girl, a disgruntled clerk and a disillusioned version of Batman. His performance is restless, awe-inspiring and mesmerising to watch. The power of the performance showcases the warmth, heart and humour in Alistair McDowell’s exquisite script as the audience is told the story of a young father coming to terms with the difficulties of parenthood.
Weinman is assisted in his performance by a square monitor above the stage. This depicts illustrations that use the language of Golden Age superhero comics to augment the story. Illustrator Rebecca Glover has not relied upon dynamic and fantastical images, but instead evoked children’s illustrations and crayon drawings. And the method works brilliantly. We are drawn into the world of Weinman’s Captain Amazing and his daughter and see their childlike view of the world. The story is touching, heart-warming and brought to life by the passionate approach of Weinman.
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