LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
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By Neil Simon Directed by John Antony Tadpole Productions at The Pumphouse, Takapuna, Auckland From 18 Oct 2012 to 27 Oct 2012 Reviewed by: Nik Smythe; Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald); |
Meet Barney Cashman (PETER FEENEY). Barney is a middle-aged restaurant manager who has a very nice married existence. But he's tired of existing; he wants to live - before it's too late. Maybe one afternoon of passion could be so exhilarating, so vivid, that the memory alone would sate his desire for more.
Three women, three afternoons, three shots at living in Technicolor. Barney's paramours are played by JOY BUCKLE who takes on the role of Elaine, a serial adulteress and ranting sex addict; BODELLE DE RONDE plays young pothead psycho Bobbi with ANNA STILLAMAN rounding out the trio in the role of the depressive Jeanette, who also happens to be a friend of Barney's wife.
Neil Simon is considered one of the finest play and screen writers of comedy in US history and has won more Tony and Oscar nominations than any other writer. Last of the Red Hot Lovers is one of 30 plays he has penned and is typical of his New York comedies. It premiered on Broadway in December 1969 and ran for 706 performances.
October 18 – 27
Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna
BOOKINGS Ph: 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz
Tues - Sat 7.30pm
Sun 21 Oct - 4pm
No Show Monday
A Reserve $30-$35
B Reserve $25-$30
Groups 10+ $28
PETER FEENEY – Barney
JOY BUCKLE – Elaine
BODELLE DE RONDE – Bobbi
ANNA STILLAMAN – Jeanette