TABLE MANNERS premiered in 1973 in England. It is a very middle class English story, and it is very funny. The one-liners keep the story upbeat despite some unlikeable characters and the misery of the dutiful daughter who has spent …
It’s a double dose of Christmas cheer for me this year because, at a matinee on Sunday, I have filled up on decorated trees and garishly wrapped presents and crazy relatives. It’s Christmas in June for Hunters Hill Theatre as …
In Alan Ayckbourn’s ABSENT FRIENDS (1974) big hearted and good natured soul Di has organised an afternoon tea for Colin, one of her husband Paul’s best friends.
She has been worried about how Colin has been going after his recent …
“It is in everyone’s nature to try and protect yourself and the people you love, but I think taken to the absolute extreme, that can be quite isolating, counterproductive and even dangerous. Ayckbourn has done a brilliant job in exploring …
Anna Crawford’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s laconic comedy ‘My Wonderful Day’ is a well crafted and performed night at the theatre,
‘My Wonderful Day’ features two black actors in leading roles. The scenario sees a nine year old black girl …