Splitting finances and assets is easy enough, but who gets custody of Doug the dealer and who gets to listen to Carly Rae Jepsen? All is legal in pub quizzes, cute baristas, and divorce. DINK (Double Income No Kids) follows the aftermath of a dissolved 6 year marriage between Ben and George, and the mess that erupts when their legal counsels (and close friends) get involved.
Set in the Dom Polski centre, five talented performers bring the show to life before the audience’s very eyes, weaving waves of humour with moments of intensity. Whether it’s the stenographer's sass or realising you also watch footy because “We all like their tiny little shorts, George!!”, audiences are in for a wild ride. Directed by Beatrice Blackwell and cowritten by Robert Baulderstone, a multi-nominated writer, producer, and performer in Adelaide’s theatre scene, the performance brings to light the harsh realities that face any unfortunate individual that goes through a long-term breakup or divorce.
A highlight of the performance is Maxwell Whigham, the actor that plays Ben in the show. The conviction and passion in every line of dialogue brings the character to life, painting a picture of those who have loved and lost, but still love nonetheless. Alongside the other cast members, tactfully played by Chris Gun, Max Aylett, Robert Baulderstone, and Jessica Merrick, Maxwell perfectly portrays the complexities of his character.
At its core, DINK speaks to the complexities of love in many forms and the way it tangles our lives beyond what we may initially perceive. It hurts when your plans for the future no longer feature your partner. It stings when you’re asked to take sides between two close friends. And, let’s be honest, it’s hard to make and maintain friendships as an adult. But at the end of the day, the love we give out to the world will always return to us in one form or another, whether it’s in full custody of a cafe or the weird cousin who no one can seem to avoid.
Indulge in an hour of side-tickling humour, intense monologues, and stenographer sass. Get your tickets to DINK now!