Casula Powerhouse presents
Halpern & Johnson
By Lionel Goldstein
by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Carol Durbin Productions, Inc.
An Ensemble Theatre production
Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps, the brothers from 'Mother and Son', reunite for this award-winning drama about two very different men with one surprising thing in common. Joseph Halpern is mourning the loss of his wife Flo and taking a few minutes alone by her graveside when he is approached by a stranger, introducing himself as Dennis Johnson. As the two men talk Johnson reveals an affection for Florence that is more than that for a dear, departed friend and in so doing uncovers more than just the secret of their relationship.
With warmth and wit, Lionel Goldstein’s play explores the complex web of marriage and friendship, secrets and lies, mixing sharp human insight with cracking humour. Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps are brilliant as these two polar opposites in this touching and funny play about loyalty and betrayal.
Cast: Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps
Director: Mark Kilmurry
Designer: Nicholas Dare
Lighting Designer: Martin Kinnane
“… perfectly cast… Mark Kilmurry’s production, on Nicholas Dare’s effectively simple park setting, lets these two gems shine…” – THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
