by John B. Keane
Australian Premiere
The Matchmaker follows the efforts of country matchmaker Dicky Mick Dicky O’Connor. After success in finding a local farmer a wife, Dicky Mick Dicky finds himself in demand as a matchmaker.
Whether assisting a local widow of sixty years who describes herself ‘over forty’; an older, richer gentlemen with a taste for women many years his junior; or a young man with a troubled back and leg; Dicky Mick Dicky will do everything in his power to see that everyone finds their heart’s desire of a perfect match.
John B. Keane, author of The Field, displays a marvellous and mischievous wit with this wonderfully funny and touching tale.
What a joy this is!
British Theatre Guide
A work of hilarious comedy. Unmissable.
News & Star
*Running time approximately 120 minutes with a 20 minute interval.
The Matchmaker opened to fantastic reviews.
"Nicola Bartlett and Ingle Knight each do a fine job of fleshing out the eccentric cast of characters with a handful of carefully chosen accents and small adjustments to costume."
The West Australian
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"I expect the local sales of potcheen and white pepper to rise steeply in Perth. An extremely clever and hilariously funny show."
http://www.theatre.asn.au/theatre_reviews/the_matchmaker
"... A real crowd-pleaser for mature audience having been 'around the park a few times' out of love, or penultimatley in it."
Arts Hub http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news.asp?sId=177346
Cast & Crew
- Nicola Bartlett
Actor - Lucy Birkinshaw-Campbell
Lighting Designer - Anna Dymitr Hawkes
Stage Manager - Sue Kerr
Wardrobe - Ingle Knight
Actor - Michael McCall
Director - Steve Nolan
Set Designer - Roly Skender
Sound Design
