Urban Primate is an 80-minute play at the Blue Room Studio until 24^th June 2006. It starts at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

This is the story of totally introverted and lonely Malcolm (Kinsley Judd), a dedicated structural estimator who works for an arrogant, self-centred boss (Craig Edwards). However the manager is about to put his faith for the company’s future solely in technology.

Malcolm’s wife (Angelique Malcolm) has become frustrated with her husband’s shortcomings and weakness. In fact Malcolm has only three friends and they are in his imagination! Given a new challenge at work, things start to look good for Malcolm, but will his luck change?

Sally Bruce, Ben Russell and Michael Lamont play several other parts, all with clearly defined characters.

Steven Hounsome has written a fresh and interesting piece. Initially Malcolm appears to be like Michael Crawford’s character Frank Spencer, but with quality direction (by the author) and an all-round very strong cast, Malcolm is shown – despite his endeavours - to be a sad and pathetic soul.

The set is simple but effective. The lighting (Blake Granston) is excellent and helps develop the various moods of the play.

Kingsley Judd has confirmed his place as one of Perth’s leading character actors.

A mainly sensitive play, but with funny moments, very well presented.