Culture

Written by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by Emma Feather Shaw

“We’ll make you laugh, cringe, and maybe you’ll even find that you see a little bit of yourself in the characters.”

The Globe Theatre is opening its doors, surprisingly, to a new youthful crowd this month, as Duncan Sarkies’s Lovepuke takes the stage. While the Globe is usually known for its older crowds and somewhat traditional plays, this one is definitely a change of tune. Promising to take us on a “whirlwind tour of true love” we see all traditional archetypal characters in a new and innovative setting, as we’re treated to a rare glimpse into the lives of three couples, watched over by Glen the cynic, as they’re taken through their paces, from start to finish.

Shaw takes the script and makes it her own, using simple and effective setting and props. “A stage filled with chairs – some tall, some broken, some glamorous, some comfortable, some unstable …” These chairs are used as a clever and subtle indication of the characters on stage and with this simple setting, it leaves the audience time to appreciate the new and exciting talent which makes up the cast.

The show opens on May 17 and runs until May 26, with all performances on at 7:30pm. This decent run gives you plenty of opportunity to take a hike up London St to have a watch, and a delightful $15 concession if you grab some friends and take a group of five along. Sweet!