World Premiere
Overview
It starts like a fairy-tale romance: Ryan tells Alice she has a beautiful smile, and suddenly he is asking her out. Alice has never met anyone like Ryan before: he’s charming, forthright and painfully truthful. She knows their relationship is moving way too fast, but there is something ridiculously attractive about this straight-talking man. His bluntness may upset her family and friends, but when he asks her to marry him, she finds herself saying… yes. As newlyweds, Alice discovers a side of Ryan she never knew existed – and becomes determined to fix his flaws, with hilarious and disastrous results.
David Williamson’s reputation as one of the greatest social observers of our time is cemented in this brand new comedy about love, tolerance and acceptance.
PLAYWRIGHT: DAVID WILLIAMSON
DIRECTOR: MARK KILMURRY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SAMANTHA YOUNG
CAST: GAEL BALLANTYNE, JUSTIN STEWART COTTA, RACHEL GORDON, LISA GORMLEY, MATT MINTO & BILL YOUNG
DESIGNER: ANNA GARDINER
LIGHTING DESIGNER: CHRISTOPHER PAGE
SOUND DESIGNER: ALISTAIR WALLACE
STAGE MANAGER: DANI IRONSIDE
WARDROBE COORDINATOR: RENATA BESLIK
PRODUCTION PHOTOS: CLARE HAWLER
Reviews
"...Impressive…compelling….finely nuanced. 4 stars" SMH
“A remarkably fascinating two hours of only too human drama…absorbing, recommended.” Stage Noise
“Intelligent, heart wrenching, and poignantly funny, this play is one not to be missed.” Talking Arts
“A highly satirical piece of theatre on a relevant social matter…certainly worth a look.” Oz Baby Boomers
“Cotta turns in a spectacular performance, intelligent and thorough in his approach, for an interpretation that is immensely engaging and amusing, while retaining a solid amount of insightful nuance. Whether wildly rhapsodic or sensitive and quiet, Cotta provides the production with excellent layers of depth and clarity, giving the show a meaningful sense of purpose. Mark Kilmurry’s direction of the piece is spirited and taut.” Suzy Goes See
“The music perfectly captured the feel of the show. Did I mention the lighting? Exquisite. Odd Man Out captures the essence of a modern day love story that makes you want to believe in love at first sight again.” The Plus Ones
“There is humour and pathos in Williamson’s writing. Justin Stewart Cotta is brilliant and engaging. Director Mark Kilmurry has done a great job with the direction. A play worth seeing for its examination of love and commitment, and for raising our awareness of the debilitating Aspergers Syndrome.” Sydney Arts Guide
“Packed with life….plenty of laughs.” Stage Whispers
“David Williamson…a master of social comedy…impressive…Odd Man Out is at time hilarious. It’s also confronting...a pleasurable theatrical experience.” Sydney Scoop
"This brave and important and powerful work deals with a serious psychological subject which the playwright treats with great humanity and compassion and a gentle sense of humour." City Hub