If That's All There Is

Synopsis

If That’s All There Is is a mini epic of longing, envy, disappointment and psychobabble, starring a therapist vigilante, her moody daughter, her happy son, her pent-up patient and his thrill-seeking fiancée. Over one long summer, their lives intertwine, knot and fray, periodically hinting at an explosive climax. Will it be a gunfight between two women? A terrible motorcycle accident? The kidnap of a young executive? Or will it just be an ordinary summer which threatens to be swelteringly hot but never quite caps pleasantly warm? Inspired by the Peggy Lee song, If That’s All There Is takes a funny and unflinching look at our obsession with finding happiness.

Our Review:

1 April 2010

Marriage is for people in institutions. Or so it seems, after watching Inspector Sands' latest offering If That’s All There Is at a busy BAC last night. Renowned for their multi-disciplined approach to performance, Inspector Sands' stock is looking pretty bullish at the moment, and on this evidence, deservedly so.

On a sparse but well used stage, this weird, wonderful and funny three-hander lifts the lid on the lives of Daniel and Francis as they trip, stumble and fall into pre-wedding psychosis. They're ably assisted by a psychotherapist - more John Wayne than Sigmund Freud - and an awkward teenage intern, whose work experience stint with Francis will ensure she herself will never marry.

Ben Lewis is pitch perfect as the middle-of-the-road, middle management, middle class Daniel and his brilliant, yet super dull groom’s speech is reminiscent of anyone who speaks at a wedding and really shouldn’t. Lucinka Eisler also captivates as the unhinged Fr...

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joesmith - 2 April 2010:

Saw this great show at the Traverse last year. It's a real stonker.Bravo!...

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