Ready or Knot: a lighthearted comedy

Ah, theatre! It is not called a “play” for nothing. Just remember the time when we all, as children, played in our backyards and basements developing all kinds of stories with our friends. Jamine Ackert and Pierre Brault’s “Ready or Knot” brings with it the lighthearted creativity of that time.

So, let’s play! At the beginning, we are introduced to Pierre and Jamina, two lonely divorcees trying to get on with their lives. As we follow them through their travels, yoga classes, on the bus, we get acquainted with them and their routines through well paced jokes. This first part, helped by the use of well-incorporated video, ends when Pierre meets Jamina in her yoga class.

In part two, the romance begins. After a number of lifelike situations they decide to marry. So, we come to the part three – a game of marriage. This is where the actors asked the audience to participate. Three bridesmaids, three bridegrooms and the officer (who officiates the marriage) are selected. We all stand up for the bride’s entrance. When seated again, we play the role of guests at their wedding. Witty, romantic and humorous vows are said (and, unexpectedly, some participants from the audience did a very good job!), and, finally, we are treated to a wedding cake – cupcakes, actually, but real ones, carried around by the bride.

Ready or Knot is a lighthearted, fun comedy. Although from time to time the actors lacked a bit of energy, it was, overall well written and well performed. The union of two stand-up comedians proved to be a success. The audience enjoyed it, laughed and, all in all, had a wonderful time.