The Sunshine Boys
One of Neil Simon’s most enduring works, The Sunshine Boys combines rapid-fire comedy with warmth and humanity. Enter the world of one of comedy’s most dysfunctional vaudeville duos, Al Lewis and Willie Clark (The Sunshine Boys). After years of silence, they are now reunited in the same room, and the sparks are flying with old rivalries, bruised egos and comedic drama. .
“The Sunshine Boys is a very funny play about very sad things – loneliness, old age, stubbornness, professional riffs and being washed up in showbusiness”, Goers said.
“It’s a masterpiece from Neil Simon, the most successful American playwright, and I’ve wanted to direct the play for a long time”.
The Rep production stars South Australian stage veterans Robert Cusenza and Robin Schmelzkopf as The Sunshine Boys, alongside Penni Hamilton-Smith and Lauren Thiel, who will both add their comedic touch to the season.
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Absolutely fabulous play. The actors were superb and did a brilliant job. One of my favourite plays. Definitely a 10/10 experience and totally exceeded our expectations.
Absolutely fantastic casting for this great show!
Great set, excellent acting. An oldie but a goodie. Lots of touching moments between the two old men who have a lifetime of memories.
This was a great show, well worth seeing. Moving nimbly between comedy and sadness, a poignant contrast between fun and the fury of unresolved issues, it was very satisfying to see the old guys become friends again...
The Sunshine Boys was highly engaging - packed with much old-school humour and touching moments which remind us that life-long grudges can deprive us of the joy that long-term friendships can bring. I very much enjoyed this production of this play.
What a wonderful performance from the whole cast. This show was outstanding and if it returns do yourselves a favour and do not miss it.
Really enjoyed it, a very professional production with laughs in all the right places.
Very entertaining and enjoyable evening.