The Platypus by Francis Greenslade
Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy.
The platypus is a strange creature, composed of odds and ends. A curiosity. A bit wrong somehow.
Just like this play.
A play about Richard, Jessica and the end of their relationship.
Written and directed by Francis Greenslade (Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, Winners and Losers) and performed by John Leary (The Good Place, Upper Middle Bogan) and Rebecca Bower (Offspring, Wentworth), The Platypus is a genre-busting delight – an outrageously clever, wildly entertaining play about theatre, relationships and the roles we all play.
"This bold mix of genres delivers a witty, delightful, entertaining evening. Bower and Leary are wonderful." Stage Whispers
"Skilfully balances drama and comedy…masterfully handled by (its) seasoned performers" ArtsHub
Presented by: Buckets Nijinksy Productions in association with Soft Tread Enterprises
Buckets Nijinsky is the production company of Adelaide's own Francis Greenslade, best known from Shaun Micallef's MAD AS HELL. Soft Tread is run by principal Jo Dyer and has produced many great shows including the Wharf Revue and Jonathan Biggins' one-man play bio-play of Paul Keating, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Rebecca Bower and John Leary are magnificent...funny, moving and rewarding. - Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser
wild, wonderful..daring, original...(Greenslade) bringeth us a rare diversion. He be a bit of a treasure. - Samela Harris, The Barefoot Review
Theatre at its very best: thought-provoking, emotional, often hilariously funny and relentlessly entertaining...one to add to your schedule. - Tracey Korsten, Glam Adelaide
Greenslade’s erudite play triumphs in its inventive multilayered structure, and its incisive depiction of life imitating art. - Megan Koch, InDaily