1812 Theatre
Home, I’m Darling.
An unusual play, the couple involved like to live in the ‘50s and the set was built accordingly. Magnificently well done. Broken into three parts, to the audience’s left was the kitchen, excellently done in the ‘50s style, centre stage was the front door and passage down to the front of the stage, where it came to a point, on audience left was the lounge room also very ‘50s, and to rear of the lounge room upstairs was the bedroom.
The main couple that the story was about were Judy and Johnny.
Judy was played by Danielle Payet, giving a great performance as a ‘50s housewife living at home and supporting her husband while he goes to work. This much to the disgust of some of her friends, who feel that she should be out working.
Johnny, Judy’s husband, was played by Rob Blowers. A good portrayal of the ‘50s man going to work while his wife stays home. But along the way, things don’t quite work out the way they want, and both showed the experience of acting in both light comedy and drama. Both handled the contrasting roles excellently and were appreciated by the opening night audience. Fran and her husband Marcus were friends of the young couple, with Fran played by Susan Collier. Susan gave a good performance in her role, and her husband, Marcus, was played by Thomas O’Hare, who gave a good interpretation of such a character who was not quite what he seemed.
Another friend was Sylvia, played by Genevieve Ryan. Sylvia did not understand why Judy wanted to stay at home and just be a housewife. Genevieve gave an excellent interpretation of such a character and added to the high standard of the company.
Johnny’s boss, Alex, was played by Teghan Webster, who projected well and gave a good portrayal of such a character.
An interesting night of theatre and a mixture of comedy and drama was enjoyed by the opening night audience.
