Reviewed by Pam Watts, Thursday 20th June 2019.
Writer, Brenton Whittle, and director, Sue Wylie, have created a delightful production of Well, Shut My Mouth for The Adelaide Repertory Theatre Society that definitely offers an engaging evening's entertainment. This production premiered to a very receptive audience that filled the theatre with laugher and applauded vigorously. Andrew Horwood, playing Clarry Hobbs, although dying in the opening moments of the story, manages to conduct the direction of the play from his uniquely creative position of primarily horizontal. Cleverly directed by Sue Wylie, we see Clarry observing the aftermath of his death through his family. The old fashioned Dad's humour runs strongly throughout this play, making the performance a most enjoyable experience for the audience. This well-rehearsed cast interpret, with clarity and understanding, the lovable characters in this script. All embracing, and expressing their characters response to the death in the family, they reflect on life's journey through memories and personal perspectives. Clarry is not the only Larkin in this family as relatives arrive to the styled wake, orchestrated by son, Craig Hobbs, cleverly played by David Salter. Clarry's widow, Mary, was played by Julie Quick, who gave us the counter balance to Clarry with her warm and patient personality.Videos