I love this time of year… no no, not the “Halloween heists and Christmas crackers” time… I love the “It’s comedy at Kucom!” time!!! What better way to end a (rather stressful) year than with a spectacular night of laughter, heart and clever storytelling. Funny, brilliant, plus it’s three plays for the price of one! Voila… The Season of One Act Plays!!!!!!!
I must say, I adore one-act plays. You’ve got to get the timing right and scrap all unnecessary dialogue. You’ve got to bring the audience through a range of emotions and provide just the right amount of clever twists and turns… And you’ve got to leave them wanting!
Fortunately, Kucom are seasoned experts at picking the very best One Act plays, and this year’s selection is delightful, quirky, and dare I say, a little bit naughty… no no, I won’t spoil it…
Three directors, three different casts... it's a wild ride!
Bloody Actors by Archie Wilson, directed by Amanda Lewis, opens the night with delightful chaos - a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of theatre that’s every bit as charming as it is ridiculous (in the best way). It’s fun, unpredictable, and sets the tone perfectly for what’s to come.
Ashes to Dust by Yvette Wall, directed by Bronwyn Grannall, takes things in a different direction - a touching family story layered with humour and honesty. It’s beautifully written and performed, with just the right blend of warmth and wit to tug at the heartstrings without losing the laughs.
Then, closing out the night is Last Tango in Little Grimley David Tristram, directed by Carolyn Roche. This one had me in stitches - the timing, delivery, and energy were spot on… and… no no…. I won’t spoil it…
As always, the Kucom’s director’s casting is impeccable. Every actor felt perfectly suited to their role - clever, confident, and clearly having fun. There’s not enough space on this page for me to highlight each cast member, but I will say I loved every second of all of your performances – and I loved seeing our seasoned players, our brand-new-to-Kucom-ers and our returned-after-man-years away-and-it-feels-just-like-yesterday-that-I-was-on-stage-ers. You are all just too fabulous, providing a masterclass in comedy and performing with brilliant precision. Love love.
I know I gush, but honestly, what I love most about Kucom is that they make it look effortless. You can feel the passion and precision in every scene, every line, every laugh. It’s why I keep coming back, show after show, year after year. Never stop being you ok? Never, ever stop.
10/10 mascara running because you are laughing too hard.
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
