A review on Pakistani Comic Thriller theatre play, ‘Spy Games’ (2017), The Production House is Black Box Productions.
+ Crew
- Directed by Ubaid Iqbal
- Written (Adapted) by Babar Jamal
+ Note
Originally it is written by Bettine Manktelow (author of Curtain Up on Murder and Murder Weekend).
+ Full Cast:
- Nazar – ul – Hassan as Asim
- Kashif Hussain as Humayun
- Sehrish Qadeer as Tania
- Syed Maha Ali as Mehreen
- Saman Khan as Mahrukh
- Zain Nazar as CEO
- Aisha Iqbal as Rosy
+ Plot
Prospective contestants for a TV reality show gather in a Country House aiming to win a large cash prize, but only if they survive the rigors of the ultimate Spy games.
+ High Points
i – Nazar – ul – Hassan’s performance as Asim was hilarious. He is an excellent veteran actor whose performance most often is noticeable.
ii – Aisha Iqbal played the supporting role as Rosy was superb. She played out her role to its perfection. Other Honorable Mentions: Sehrish Qadeer and Zain Nazar.
iii – The playwright was adapted marvelously by Babar Jamal.
iv – The production design was well established.
v – The message of the play conveyed to audience and achieved its goal.
vi – The lighting was handled very efficiently.
+ Low Points
i – The play fell short of its fun moments and jokes.
ii – Although there were few big names in the star power nevertheless the performances were good, if not great.
iii – I did not liked its ending, although it suited the message wanted to deliver. Either an extended or an alternative ending would be more suitable.
+ Overall
Spy Games has not met its ‘Star Cast’ expectations, but it is still entertaining and fun.
Rate: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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