The Kettle of Allen and Max

The Royal Victorian Luncheon Society. The Kettle of Allen and Max is a bizarre farcical black comedy where two friends desperately try to drink good tea and invent a machine that provides happiness. We suggest that you set your socks to rock for safety reasons related to awesomeness.

Fringe Artist Reviews

  • Just My Cup of Tea!23.02.08

    Posted by: Lynne

    I saw this excellent play on Friday night. The script was reminiscent of a well-orchestrated Oscar Wilde comedy. Twists and turns in this intricate plot kept me guessing til the end of this cleverly constructed comedy.

    The rapport and dialogue between Allen Prickson (author, Harry Meech) and Max Thwaxley (Chris Cree-Butler) was engaging, erudite and entertaining, giving the audience many quality, laugh-out-loud moments.

    Harry gives a great performance as the down-at-heels dreamer, Allen, and is an efficient foil for the sparkling wit of his devil-may-care friend, Max Thwaxley. Chris Cree-Butler seemed very well suited for the role of the rogue Max. His comedic portrayal held and charmed the very receptive audience. What could have become a 'slap-stick' part, if delivered with poor timing, was intelligent and hillarious.

    The policeman (Matt Arrowsmith) with a true Pommy accent, was an authentic-sounding Mr Plod who drew many laughs with his straight-faced delivery.

    Christie Wright, with a low budget and very small space available, did an amazing job of designing the Happiness Machine . And, like the Wizard from the Emerald City, Christie manipulates the machine (which is central to the whole play) very effectively from within.

    I was astounded to discover that the author of this play, Harry Meech, was only 18 when he wrote it. Even more astounding is that he wrote it in just three weeks! His word play and dialogue are well crafted and I sincerely hope that he continues to pursue his writing career.

    I will be front row at Harry Meech's next play.

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February

8:00pm

  • 20 W
  • 21 T
  • 22 F
  • 23 S
Venue
The Adelaide 114 Adelaide Road, Newtown
Prices
Full $15 Concession $12 Addict $10
Info
February 20, 21, 22, 23
8PM Duration 1 hr 15mins

Tickets
Real Groovy