Kurt and Sid

From the first moment, Kurt and Sid by Roy Smiles is an engaging, entertaining and explosive piece of theatre.

The contrasting personalities and the guessing game, of who is alive and who is dead, keep you on the edge of your seat; moving effortlessly between the real and surreal worlds of these two iconic and tragic figures.

Shaun Evans, with blond hair, seems to be head and shoulders above us all in the range and speed of his thinking, whilst Danny Dyer, as Sid Vicious, swings from wildly far out to very down to earth. A great paring that do not mimic but inhabit.

Each suggests that the other has conjured them up for this final showdown, and as time goes on, they to seem be inseparable as isolation grows into dysfunctional need. That they know so much about each other is disquieting, and also helps to fill us in on any of the details we may have missed over the years. The trappings of fame and popularity are constantly shot down, and the great strength of the piece is that Smiles has turned these icons into very real people, concerned and caring at least about someone we don't see. This production and its attempt to give an insight to the question of suicide or murder makes for a diverting and enjoyable evening, with strong performances from both Evans and Dyer.