This was a very memorial production, one that will stay with me for some time. It was heart wrenching and extremely moving. It is the story of Pam and Don's life as they make a painful decision to say goodbye after a lifetime together. You need to take tissues with you! As Sam Strong (Director) explained after the production they did cut 15 minutes from opening night as they realised just how intense it was and how it affected the audience and felt it was a little too much for some people. I know exactly what he meant, there are times in the play where I wanted it just to move on, for some relief. The intensity is broken up with lighter comical scenes and it is not a performance that leaves you with total doom and gloom. You will be surprised about how you feel at the end. It is extremely well written and won the 2010 AWGIE for best play. If you are in long term relationship there were many occasions where you will relate to the dialogue. It is a very humane intimate portrayal of their relationship.
Directed by Sam Strong who you might remember for Speaking With Tongues earlier this year; has picked another play which is technically challenging to the actors. Actors Linda Cropper and Russell Kiefel felt that the technical side to the play was more difficult than the topic; they were both drawn to the play by the brilliant writing. The affect the play has on the audience is a testament to their performance.
