An Unromantic Comedy, written by Rosalind Butler and directed by Craig Freimond, is a hilarious romantic three-hander about early 30s relationship mayhem. It will take place in the Baxter Studio, for a limited season, from 4 to 15 February 2025 at 8pm, with Saturday matinees at 3pm.
The dynamic duo once again team up to bring Cape Town audiences this witty 2014 Naledi Theatre Awards Best New Script-nominated play, featuring Awethu Hleli, Lyle October and Tamzin Williams, from the Baxter’s Fires Burning company. They were recently seen in productions such as Metamorphoses, Neighbourhood, Trouble in Mind and Othello. Design (set and costumes) is by Kieran McGregor and lighting by Franky Steyn.
An Unromantic Comedy premiered in 2014 to excellent reviews. Funny, painful and contemporary, the play explores relationship mayhem. Set in a Cape Town loft apartment, the action takes place over one night. Through a text message mix up Robin (played by Tamzin Williams), Jason’s (Lyle October) ex fiancée, arrives for dinner unexpectedly. An awkward evening ensues. Jason slept with Nonhle (Awethu Hleli), Robin’s best friend. Robin is still angry. Jason is still guilty and a casebook commitment phobe, Robin’s biological clock is ticking. Nonhle, Jason’s intended guest, arrives. They are forced to confront their dreams and disappointments. Is fidelity possible in a long-term relationship? Does the sisterhood code actually exist? Is love enough?
Behind the scenes
Rosalind Butler’s quirky and complex writing style is well known to South African audiences. Last year her latest play, Expelled, directed by Freimond, premiered at the Baxter to huge success. Her television work includes being scriptwriter for Emmy-nominated series, Home Affairs.
Craig is an award-winning South African writer and director in theatre, film and television. His plays as a writer include The King of Laughter, Jump Ralph, Gums & Noses and A Vegan Killed My Marriage. He has directed more than 15 plays, including The Great Gatsby, Macbeth, Talk Radio, Sweet Phoebe, Gums & Noses and Death of a Colonialist. For the Baxter, he recently directed A Vegan Killed My Marriage.
What: An Unromantic Comedy
Where and when: Baxter Studio from 4 to 15 February 2025
Tickets: Webtickets
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