This U.S. premiere tragicomedy follows the lives of five nine-year-old boys spending their 1983 summer in Girvan, Scotland. One of the boys, David, reflects on their adventures and what it means to grow up.
See it if Relevant poignant and powerful story. Memory play. Great writing/acting. Moving.
Don't see it if Themes of childhood trauma are too uncomfortable. Accents are hard to understand.
See it if Great performances and writing - well developed believable characters.
Don't see it if You have difficulty understanding accents.
See it if A story about growing up and lifes decisions. Fantastic acting and directing. This is a breath of fresh air for a play. Great writing.
Don't see it if Scottish accents are thick and difficult at times to pick up. Ending can be rough for some theater goers.
See it if you’d enjoy awakening memories of childhood with on-target direction of believable characters, some accapella, meaningful lighting- see it!
Don't see it if you will be disappointed to miss every word due to accents and acoustics or you do not like the sadness that comes with decisions in life. Read more
See it if Lively physicality of roughhousing boys around a swing set. Great natural acting & dialog. I fell in love w/these kids. Powerful message.
Don't see it if Dark ending followed by an appeal to the audience for sympathy. Strong accents.
See it if you didn't get to Edinburgh. You'll feel like you're there watching this excellently directed show where men become believable 9 yr olds
Don't see it if childhood trauma is a triggering issue, heavy accents are annoying or plays that transition between past and present are confusing.
See it if Entire cast gets into the age of the roles.Lighting very effective. Use of slow motion dead-on. A cappella (take them on tour) No weak links
Don't see it if The theater needs air conditioning. Not the most comfortable seats. It takes time to "get" the Scottish accents Many steps to the theater
See it if Kids playing and teasing each other. How incident of one change everything.
Don't see it if Young man playing young boy around the age of 9-11. Read more
"Thrillingly Memorable and Devastating DECKY DOES A BRONCO at The Royal Family Performing Arts Space"
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'Making its U.S. debut 19 years after its Scottish premiere in an actual park, Douglas Maxwell's 'Decky Does a Bronco' is a worthy addition to the dramatic literature of plays about childhood and the loss of innocence. Under the direction of Ethan Nienaber, the talented cast of five gives indelible performances...'
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