Manchester Evening News Best Play Award 1989
Overview
Masterfully constructed, Jim Cartwright’s timeless comedy TWO introduces fourteen colourful characters, all skilfully played by Brian Meegan and Kate Raison.
Set in the local pub, you’ll meet all the regulars, a misfit crowd of eccentric and hilarious individuals. There’s Moth, who loves Maud (and every other woman) fervently; Mrs Iger, with her passion for quiet, strong men; possessive Roy, jealous of anybody who looks at Lesley (even the darts players); Alice and Fred and their Elvis obsession; and the landlord and landlady who struggle with an unspoken secret…
By turns funny, heart-warming and poignant, TWO promises to be a lively night at the local in the company of two of our most accomplished and versatile actors.
24 MARCH – 30 APRIL 2017
PLAYWRIGHT: JIM CARTWRIGHT
DIRECTOR: MARK KILMURRY
CAST: BRIAN MEEGAN & KATE RAISON
DESIGNER: ALICIA CLEMENTS
LIGHTING DESIGNER: MATTHEW MARSHALL
SOUND DESIGNER: NEIL MCLEAN
WARDROBE COORDINATOR: ALANA CANCERI
STAGE MANAGER: REBECCA POULTER
PRODUCTION PHOTOS: CLARE HAWLER
Download the TWO program here.
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Reviews
"Warmly comic...character portraits are sharp..." SMH
"Meegan is comedy gold...strong stuff beautifully performed...two exceptional actors...very fine and dazzlingly versatile." Stage Noise
"They make a confident and jubilant pair, adept at providing entertainment and pathos with each of Two‘s warmhearted vignettes." Suzy Go See
"Actors Brian Meegan and Kate Raison are both excellent, playing diverse characters with precise timing and considerable nuance." Australian Stage Online
“Magnificently directed by Mark Kilmurry and terrifically performed by Brian Meegan and Kate Raison…At times poignant, sad and funny, this will warm the cockles of your heart. Another pint please…” Lynne’s Theatre Notes
"Director Mark Kilmurry has chosen well in casting real life husband and wife Brian Meegan and Kate Raison who give something of an acting master class." Sydney Arts Guide
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