TYPE FASTER presents…
IN THE MENS
Written by Kieran Carroll.
Directed by Rob Gibson.
Performed by Ben Maclaine & David Callan.
Lighting Design by Dan Alleck
In the Mens is
a collection of poignant and hilarious monologues and duologues by Melbourne playwright Kieran Carroll. It brings together
Beckettian comedy, reflective contemporary naturalism, left v right political
satire and the six o’clock swill bar yarn.
Throughout these widespread literary influences, however,
are emotional currents central to the way these characters operate. Whether
comedy or drama, the men of these plays wonder how they might change things.
Some are wise. Others are prone to old mistakes. There can be heavy
consequences, a victory on the way or a big laugh around the corner. Moral
questions abound: what it is to behave kindly and dutifully up against dreams
of hedonism. What do we owe to other people versus what do we owe to ourselves?
When do we give up on trying to like or tolerate somebody else?
Directed with great sympathy and zeal by new Sydney director Rob Gibson
(A Midsummer’s Night Dream – The Haven)
and performed by Ben Maclaine (Last Of The
Knucklemen, Bondi Pavilion) & David Callan (Good News Week, Water Rats ) in multiple roles, In
The Mens sweeps the watcher
along with both joie de vivre and harsh realization. From a gay couple disgruntled
in Rockdale to a jockey dreaming of opening up a cheesecake business, to a
trounced upon poet triumphing on beer and bratwurst in small town Germany
amongst others, it’s a rollercoaster ride of characters who are part
fantastical but could also be next door!
WHERE: The TAP GALLERY, Level 1, 278 Palmer St
Darlinghurst
WHEN: 7:30pm Tuesday November 25 – Saturday Dec 6
(no show Sunday, Monday)
COST: $20 full/$15 concession. Tuesday Nov 25 (preview)
& Tuesday Dec 2 – all tix $10
BOOKINGS: www.moshtix.com.au
Type Faster is a Melbourne &
Sydney based
theatre company. Previous shows in those
cities include The Cheapest Hotel In
Southern Victoria (Old Fitzroy 2005-2006/La Mama 2006), Between Two People
At 3am (Old Fitzroy/Northcote Town Hall 2005
and forthcoming: Friday Night, In
Town (Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne, Feb 2009)
‘It will lead you down the road of excess to the palace of hilarity.’
- Cameron Woodhead, The Age, reviewing The Cheapest Hotel In Southern Victoria.
‘Covers the familiar enough realms of Australian male despair
but with such authority and economy it’s as if the topic’s been found anew.’
- Owen Richardson, The Age, reviewing Retreat.
Further information: www.inthemens.com
More info: www.inthemens.com
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