The Odd Couple (Female Version)

‘The Odd Couple’ (Female Version)

by Neil Simon

Directed by Mary Blackford

The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh   17 – 19 July 2008

ABOUT THE PLAY

New York in the early 1980s. Florence is in trouble. She moves in with her best friend Olive. The women are very, very different… and thereby hangs the tale! Friends and potential lovers try to help, with hilarious results.

CAST

Kirsty Boyle – Florence

Simon Eilbeck – Jesus

Claire Hall – Renee

Sandi Hunter – Mickey

Shauna Powers – Sylvie

Heather Rolls – Olive

Robert Salvin – Manolo

Frances Tigar – Vera

PRESS

“A strong attention to surface characteristics runs right through Mary Blackford’s direction…the ensemble scenes have a fluidity of movement… A well thought through production [that allows] the comedy of the play to shine. Great fun all round.” (Evening News)