Zoo Story

‘Zoo Story’ by Edward Albee is being performed at the Hayman Theatre, Curtin University in Bentley on Thursday and Friday lunchtime, with a final performance at 7.30 pm on Sunday the 7^th August.

 

        It is a sunny lunchtime in New York’s Central Park, and printing executive Peter (Charles Wu) is sitting on his favourite bench, happily reading his book. Peter is interrupted by Jerry (Josh Magee), a down and out, who has just been to the local zoo and has a burning desire to tell Peter about his visit.

       Is Jerry just a lonely person in a big city who just wants someone to talk to? Or has he another reason for striking up the conversation?

 

I have lost count of how many times I have seen this play performed, but this has to be one of the best interpretations. Directors Emma O'Sullivan and Shelby Shaw have taken two of Curtin’s best male actors and really guided them into the characters of the two men. This play is not a ‘walk in the park’ but a very moving and frightening experience.

Excellent set and lighting.

Many congratulations to the whole team.