THE UNDERARM
This is the story of two brothers ripped apart by the most infamous act in trans-Tasman sport. As adults, they are reunited at another test clash in Wellington. What results is a tumultuous ride through sport, politics and the ugly side of broken families. And, of course, the perennial sledging match that is Aussie-Kiwi relations.
The Underarm is a riotous and hugely entertaining show that has tremendous appeal to those who don’t ordinarily attend theatre - children, sports clubs and corporate groups. Starring multi award-winning NZ actor, Christopher Brougham joined by Australian theatre actor and star of Sexercise the musical and recently MTC’s North by Northwest Lyall Brooks and Directed by Peter Hambleton (Gloin in The Hobbit trilogy).
"You don't have to be a cricket-lover to be entertained by The Underarm. Anyone - male, female, young, old - whose life is touched by sibling rivalry at any level, or by trans-Tasman rivalries in any arena, let alone by the blokey humour that surrounds male sports, will find this show insightful, enlightening and engaging” – THEATREVIEW
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Quite a funny show and in general they did a pretty good job intertwining the story line with the presentation. Enjoyable.
Very entertaining and funny play, thank you
Took a while to get going but a fun night of home spun comedy.
Funny script and interactions between two estranged brothers, too much swearing though
Brilliantly written and acted - funny, entertaining. Especially if you were there in the 70-80's.
Did not really find this funny and personally should not have been included in the comedy festival. The story line was ok but was quite painful to sit there during the first 40 minutes. If we would have paid the $52 that was being advertised for this show, we would have been sorely disappointed. The only positive really was the guy playing the New Zealander. He was excellent.
One needs to know a little about cricket to enjoy this show...only a little. ....and the rest is understood on many facets
Fun
Fantastic two handed theatre. Christopher Brougham and Lyall Brooks are outstanding in this hilarious look back at Australian crickets day of infamy. The family sub-plot provides the dramatic edge to the tale of these two brothers lives. Whether a cricket aficionado or not you'll enjoy this play. Great night out, touring all too briefly. Get around the lads. 5 stars.
Very entertaining & funny play delivered well by the 2 actors. Took a while for the play to gain momentum the second half I enjoyed more than the first half.