Ensemble Theatre - You Talkin' to Me?

You Talkin to Me?

'... an utterly pleasant and diverting romp... enormous energy and dexterity... a study in vivacious and quick-fire skill...' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

'... as breezy as a taxi in a bus lane... You Talkin' to Me? is funny.' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘Slick. Hilarious. Doesn’t miss a turn-off. Miss this book and you missed the Sydney Olympics.’
Adam Spencer , Triple J (for Anthony Sharwood’s book)

from the novel by Anthony Sharwood
From 2 April 2008
Cast Catherine Moore, Jamie Oxenbould
Director Mark Kilmurry Designer Brian Nickless Lighting Designer Martin Kinnane Sound Designer Daryl Wallis

September 2000
Cathy Freeman
SOCOG
Beautiful, extraordinary weather.
Ian Thorpe and, er … Nikki Webster?

As the countdown to the Sydney Olympic Games begins, frustrated writer Andy (Jamie Oxenbould) decides to pursue a brand new career path as a taxi driver. In the course of his adventures we meet 32 passengers, from drunken Americans to 101-year-old ladies to a couple of Liverpool lads who wonder why all Australian athletes are called Shane. And then there’s Isabella (Catherine Moore), one very irritated girlfriend…
Based on the very funny book by Anthony Sharwood, written from his own experiences, You Talkin’ To Me is a celebration of a city and its people, a love story and a reminder of an innocent time.
Jamie Oxenbould received critical acclaim for his tour de force performance in the Ensemble’s 2002 production, Fully Committed. Now he takes on the challenge of once again portraying over 30 characters, this time ably assisted by Catherine Moore.

Catherine Moore Jamie Oxenbould

Performance running time: 125 minutes including interval or
105 minutes with NO interval (6pm performances only)

Performance session times: see Calendar for this information and check your tickets carefully. "Who's Talkin' to Me?" Diary of an Olympic Cabbie runs in conjuction with Burnt Piano in March/April and QED in May and session times are varied.