When Victor Scott directs a play at Kucom, you just know it's going to be an extraordinary piece of theatre. You know you’ll be strapped into an emotional rollercoaster and be swept up with epic intensity - and yet, despite knowing this, every time I see one of Victor's shows, I’m caught off guard by how much the emotion hits.
“The Father”, by Florian Zeller is, in itself, a literary masterpiece. It's won a ton of International awards (and was nominated for a Tony!!!) so the fact that we get to see it here in Mackay is no mean feat!
Before I get into the Kucom production, I'll let you know that the story of “The Father” is charming and devastating. It may seem familiar for some, and for others, a fear that one day it will be familiar.
To put it bluntly...
....Memories are your memories... But also.... Are they?
Victor, as always, knows how to bring out the best in his cast and flood the audience with all the feelings. There is care and attention to detail everywhere, evidenced by the set and staging - one of my favourites so far! No spoilers, but study it all closely!
You also need to pay attention when journeying on this emotional expedition. I don't want to tell you the moment that my brain went "waaaaait a minute", but I can tell you I thought it more than once during this show...
The cast, as expected, are brilliant. Gordon Lowe, Sarah Nievandt, Richelle Hodson and Michael Brennan each deliver standout performances. I want you to know, that these people are mesmerising. I was hooked with every line, every word, every glance...
Geoff Stewart Mclean as Andre, is extraordinary, in his most powerful character yet. His ability to pull you in, while repelling you, while making you want more, is, well, a work of art.
Anzjuli Venter, as Anne, portrays incredible depth - strong and stoic, yet remarkably warm - I felt every ounce of her torment. Just incredible.
In the end, each member of the cast delivered, and I was left breathless...
.... This level of talent is why we keep coming back to watch Victor's shows....
From London's West End, to Broadway, to Sydney and now at Kucom, “The Father” is world-class theatre, hand-delivered to us, in our own backyard. I don't care if you have plans. Cancel them and see this show. And then... Come back and watch it again...
Cat #5 Mascara warning
10/10 gold stars.
Richelle and Geoff play characters Laura and "The Father" in Kucom's production
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