Director's Commentary  The general idea was this: to follow the predominantly male cast of The Weir with the all-female Playhouse Creatures, just to even things out. Although the former unfolded as one continuous scene in real time and the latter took place over a number of years in eighteen short scenes they both had strong, well defined characters and cracking dialogue.
So just how hard would it be for an amateur drama group to find five women? A lot harder than it looked – in the end only five women were willing and able. But they were all dead keen – even the breast-baring Amazon bit didn't raise peep of protest from Sharon and Jenny. So kudos to them. Although directing two plays in succession seemed like a good idea at the time, I started to suffer from director fatigue towards the end. But the cast and crew pulled me through. So the fact that we delivered a quality production is more down to them rather than to me. So although the performances were of a high standard, the costumes looked fantastic and the audiences were responsive, I felt there had been something lacking in my own contribution. Oh well David

Quote, Unquote  This production was an absolute pleasure to be involved in. Everybody gave it their very best, and I think it showed. I loved my part, which gave me an opportunity to really show off: hell and damnation preaching, "little miss high and mighty", and then those two emotional scenes at the end, begging for pennies in the gutter. Special praise is due to the director for trusting us enough to just let us get on with it, and also many thanks to Helen for all her help with the quick costume changes and especially for those brilliant bruises! Miranda
Well another stonker of a production. Another great part - although I still don't think I got my last scene right. Again rehearsals were a pleasure, okay we had ups and downs but on the whole we had a laugh but knew when we had to concentrate. Alison was fantastic in only her second role with us. Jenny was superb as the "matriarch" but Ailsa really "ran" with Doll - what a fab character. Personally I don't want to see the sewing machine for a while Sharon
I loved playing Doll Common. She was so GRUBBY! What will I remember most? Having all my teeth blacked out - hope that's not a vision of the future! The Amazon's arrows not quite getting off stage and me still shouting "Ow", as if they had hit me. Alison's lovely song. Sharon bawling at the blokes. The terrific costumes and the work that went into them. Jenny going quietly and gently bonkers. Being referred to as "that old woman" by a friend of a friend and the malicious delight that the "friend" took in telling me!  Ailsa
Didn't everyone have fun? Jenny and Ailsa came up with two wonderful comic performances. Jenny's monologue was a particular favourite of mine all through rehearsals. Miranda and Sharon clearly enjoyed sinking their teeth into their less sympathetic roles, and it was a joy watching Alison visibly gain confidence and grow into the part of Nell Andy
Enjoyed saying the Shakespeare bits but not so the Boob Flash, although I think the audience enjoyed the play and the Boob Flash Jenny

The Critics Rave  "The Chameleon Players put on a fantastic show", enthused the Hull Daily Mail, "This saucy, hilarious and moving piece was acted with vigour and huge commitment by the all-female cast. Each one of them gave incredible and impressive performances, typical of this extremely fine and talented group. The play was tastefully and forcefully directed, creating an open space for the performances (helped by superb costumes) to really shine. I must say it's been a long time since I've had such an enjoyable time at the theatre".