Performed in February/August 2000
Thirty-somethings Prudence and Bruce meet through the personal ads and try to find some sort of happiness despite the riotous interference of their crazy psychotherapists and a slightly upset live-in lover!
BACKGROUND
By arrangement with Samuel French Limited.
American writer Christopher Durang’s wild take on relationships is immensely popular in America. Durang’s, absurbist style makes Beyond Therapy one of the most frequently-produced plays.
In February 2000, TheatreFusion presented Beyond Therapy to audiences in East Kilbride, Cumbernauld and at the Chandler Theatre in the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Audience response to the production was excellent, and the performances in Glasgow were a complete sell-out.
Beyond Therapy then enjoyed it’s first, very successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2000.
VENUES
- Cumbernauld Theatre, Thursday 10th February at 7.45pm.
- East Kilbride Arts Centre, Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th February at 8.00pm.
- Glasgow: Chandler Theatre, RSAMD, Friday 25th to Sunday 27th February at 7.30pm.
- Rocket @ Theatre Arts Centre, 10 Davie Street, Edinburgh, Monday 21st -Saturday 26th August 2000, 7.00pm
CREDITS
Writer Christopher Durang | Director Deborah Cannon-Carmichael | Stage Manager Shaun McLaren | Asst Stage Manager Mark MacGregor | Lighting / Sound Bruce Downie/Simon Capes | Photography Henriikka Clarkeburn | Programme Thomas Gemmell | Poster/Artwork Irwin Stuart Design
Prudence Abigail Gemmell | Bruce Thomas Gemmell | Dr Framingham Alan Bryant | Dr Wallace Connie MacLeod | Bob John Gilmour | Andrew the Waiter Shaun McLaren
REVIEWS
The Stage : There is a lot to like in John Gilmour’s edgy performance as petulant boyfriend Bob, and Thomas Gemmell’s work as soft-spoken, conflicted Bruce.
It is also a treat to see Abigail Gemmell play Prudence as a woman who, even when pushed, cannot bring herself to relish taking control of her own life…
design and costumes work very well – and the music and lighting are spot on…
Audience :
I have never laughed so much in a long time and am glad that I went on the opening night as it will give me the chance to see it again.
Unusual/controversial subject in humorous play.
Situations we could all get ourselves into… Yikes – could Prudence really be me?
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