Halpern & Johnson

15 to 19 June, 2010

“…McDonald and Szeps are outrageously good…”
Australian Stage Online

HALPERN & JOHNSON
by Lionel Goldstein

Joseph Halpern is mourning the loss of his wife Flo and is taking a few minutes alone by her graveside when he is approached by a stranger, introducing himself as Dennis Johnson. As the two men talk, Johnson reveals an affection for Florence that is more than that of a dear, departed friend and, in so doing, uncovers more than just the secret of their relationship.

With warmth and wit, Lionel Goldstein’s play explores the complex web of marriage and friendship, secrets and lies, mixing sharp human insight with cracking humour. 

Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps reunite for this award-winning drama about two very different men with one surprising thing in common.

8pm Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 June + 2pm Saturday 19 June

Audio Description by a team of trained Vision Australia volunteers for patrons who are blind or vision impaired will be available at the 2pm Saturday 19 June performance.

 

Produced by Ensemble Theatre

Written by Lionel Goldstein
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pt y Lt d on behalf of Carol Durbin Productions, Inc.
Directed by Mark Kilmurry
Design by Nicholas Dare
Lighting Design by Martin Kinnane
Starring Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps

Price:    
$44 Adult
$39 Concession
$32 Groups (5 or more)

NB: phone, internet and credit card bookings incur a $4 booking fee

Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes including interval

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with the tour of ‘Halpern & Johnson’ through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts.

This tour has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Arts NSW.