The Underpants
Written by Steve Martin | Adapted from Carl Sternheim
The Oscar-winning comic actor Steve Martin’s wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public while watching the King’s parade. Leo flies into a panic thinking the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise’s momentary display does not result in the feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes’ home.
Played the Reginald Theatre at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale, Sydney from 31 October to 23 November, 2019
Written by Steve Martin | Adapted from Carl Sternheim
Director Anthony Gooley
Set & Costume Design Anna Gardiner | Lighting Design Benjamin Brockman | Sound Design Ben Pierpoint
Choreography Cameron Mitchell | Fight Direction Scott Witt
Stage Management Christopher Starnawski
Producer Gus Murray
Starring
Beth Daly, Duncan Fellows, Ben Gerrard, Robin Goldsworthy, Gabrielle Scawthorn, Tony Taylor
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GLUGS Awards 2019 Nominations
Most Outstanding Independent Production
“Gooley has a very adept and agile cast to work with and all contribute strongly to a production that leavens a high comic style with touches of palpable emotion. Martin’s characters could so easily be played as caricatures but here they seem well-rounded and their foibles human.”
— Jason Blake, Audrey Journal
“The palate cleanser you need from the routine of daily life.”
— TimeOut Sydney
“A fun, absurd piece of comic theatre that will have you bursting with laughter.”
— Broadway World
“It’s a straight up and down, guffaw-worthy farce. The Underpants is a full-bodied night at the theatre that doesn’t take itself or its subject matter too seriously. It’s an undeniably good night out.”
— The Music
Gallery
Production Photography David Hooley | Promotional Photography Kate Williams | Poster Design Jeff van de Zandt
