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Having just (literally) witnessed the opening night of this locally written play by Jennifer Rogers, I can safely say that Director Sue Hayward and her team at KTW are going to have a fight on their hands.

A fight to supply enough seating – because any theatre patron in their right mind would not want to miss this production.

This show has it all; comedy, pathos, sex, violence - even ice-cubes, whipped cream, baby oil and gay love! There is definitely something here for everyone.

This show is typical of the award winning director Sue Hayward’s excellent workmanship (Sorry Sue, workWOMANship), her knowledge of theatre and stagecraft and her penchant for mounting controversial and powerful plays, with a no holds barred insight into the life of three generations of females.

It provides the audience with absolutely flawless portrayals of the Grand Mother “Emma” (Judith Lauder), her daughters, “Pat” (Sharon Edsall) and “Sylvia” (Judy St. Clair), and their respective daughters “Alex” (Elizabeth Helen Hartley Conner) and “Monica” (Sarah Costick).

As one would expect, putting actresses of this calibre together on stage together as an ensemble can pretty much guarantee an excellent show and you will not be disappointed when you come down to see their collective work.

You will identify with these women and the lives that they lead, their trials and tribulations, the recognisable reality of the ladies performances is heart-warming, chilling and hilarious.

Although starring and aimed at the “fairer” sex, there is absolutely NO reason that the guys should shy away,(as a matter of fact, I was probably laughing more and having more “deep” moments watching the show than some of the ladies in the audience tonight!)

Fantastic opening night Ladies, and Chookas for the rest of your season... Pure enjoyment!

I agree with all the above posts and want to congratulate the cast and crew of this funny, touching and altogether polished performance. The cast did amazingly well at conveying the emotion involved with some 'delicate' family issues - from homosexuality to suicide. I shed a tear as "Gran" (Jude Lauder) was reaching the end of her tether, and laughed through the absolute shallowness and and lack of any sense of humor from Syliva (Jude St Clair). I had a fantastic night, even with the interruption from the concert going on at the amphitheater next door which, for a less accomplished cast, would have been incredibly distracting. Having never seen Sharon Edsell, "Pat", on stage before, I was inspired by her natural acting style and total habitation of her character. Well done all, you deserve great audiences for the rest of the season!

JIGSAWS - Kwinana Theatre Workshop

A Fantastic show

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