Lewis, a young, first-time director, is hired to direct a variety show as part of a therapeutic programme at a state-run psychiatric institution. Whilst he's not exactly equipped for the job he's willing to give it a go -- Lewis is drifting and needs some direction in his own life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
a learning journey,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cosi the Screenplay (Screenplays) (Paperback)
Cosi offers an opportunity to view life through the eyes of someone different. Lewis is on a journey of discovery; learning about himself his lover and the people around him. Cosi says something to us about the way we treat others, lies and deception hurt. Love is a universal theme.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cosi - brilliant,
By Peter (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cosi the Screenplay (Screenplays) (Paperback)
Having both studied this text and performed it on stage I am very familiar with it, and can honestly give it a 5/5 rating. Nowra has written a riotous comedy set in a mad house, obviously exaggerating his characters, but in such a colourful play this is essential to the comic value. Although essentially a comedy the deeper themes of love, fidelity, sanity and compassion are poignant but not overbearing, so although the readers/audience has a hell of a fun ride, one still comes away with a changed perspective. The warning from the reviewer above misses the point of this play somewhat - Nowra's purpose is not to make fun of or mock the patients, or to highlight their dangerousness; rather it is to show the extent of Lewis' compassionate involvement and 'journey' throughout. Cosi is a extremely funny yet very relevant script which gets my 100% seal of approval. Get it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reality is Deceiving,
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This review is from: Cosi the Screenplay (Screenplays) (Paperback)
In Cosi, mental patients teach Lewis a lot about life in and out of the walls of the institution, a major theme being that of reality and deception. Lewis is directing a play for the inmates.
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