Layton made his second appearance as Marco in Car Man yesterday afternoon. He shares this role with Liam who also plays Angelo.
Marco is a mechanic in a garage in the small mid-west town of Harmony and his costume reflects this. Baseball boots, jeans, white vest and open shirt. The mechanics are stereotypical macho guys apart from one, Angelo who is a shy gay lad. In the later scenes Layton has many changes of costume as his character is seen in a City Club and Diner. He is also seen in the shower
This is definitely not a family Show as there is powerful sexual element running throughout the story.
Layton was amazing.
Although in a sense a member of an ensemble he stood out with his high energy dancing and his insightful approach to the character. His acting was excellent particularly as shown with a most realistic affection for one of the other mechanics. It was pleasure to meet him afterwards and talk about the role. He is clearly thrilled to be a member of Matthew Bourne’s Company and excited by the new challenges that Car Man brings.
I should say that the audience at the matinee stood and cheered at the end of the performance. Car Man shows its operatic roots in the fast and furious way it tells its story. Not to be missed.
