Gentlemen Incorporated

Gentlemen Incorporated
By Deborah Mulhall. Darlington Theatre Players. Directed by Hayley Derwort. Marloo Theatre, Greenmount, WA. Feb 24 - March 11, 2017

Gentlemen Incorporated is a slightly risqué Australian play by Deborah Mulhall, being presented by Darlington Theatre Players.

When Marcus returns from overseas travels, he decides to crash at his friend George’s place. George is running a male escort business from home, and when Marcus decides to help out with the business a complex web of coincidences engulf both men, Marcus’ mother, his girlfriend and her boss.

Jake Dennis was very strong as catalyst character Marcus. Very ill and unable to perform the night before, he rose from his sickbed to deliver a charming and convincing performance. Owen Davies was solid as George and his alter-ego Damien - looking great in a capable and slick portrayal.

Brittany Isaia was working hard as Isabelle, but I was distracted by the worry that a young lady who is still at school was playing a character that was quite sexually aggressive, in costumes that threatened to ‘malfunction’. Nevertheless Brittany did a good job in the role.

Alyssa Burton was convincing as the strong, self-sufficient Marion and Marsha Bennet made a very impressive stage debut as Marcus’ mother Elinor in an expertly layered characterisation.

The set design by George Boyd, Allan Derwort and Ashley Johnson had beautifully clean lines and was thoughtfully decorated. David Bain’s lighting design was no-nonsense and effective and sound design was provided by Greg Rusha.

A production that was easy to watch and enjoyed by the audience - lovely to see another new Australian show. Well done to all concerned.

Kimberley Shaw

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