It's Only a Play ... 9 cocktail umbrellas out of 10

It's Only a Play is the first offering from the Pymble Players in their new home at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. 

It’s opening night of a brand new Broadway play and the party is jam-packed with celebrities. Upstairs in the main bedroom, the cast, creatives, a critic and a coat-check boy are holed up, waiting for the reviews which will automatically ‘make’ or ‘break’ the show.  Homeowner Julia Budder is a first time, singular investor/producer and is well-intentioned despite being completely clueless.  Her Manhattan townhouse is very lushly decorated and she is the epitome of chic … but does she make good decisions when pouring her money into the theatre or merely suffer with delusions of cultural relevance?

The producer isn’t the only character who gets ribbed here though.  Playwrights, actors, directors, theatre owners, stage crews, critics and even elderly matinee patrons are in the firing line.  You don’t have to be overly familiar with either theatre or Broadway to find some humour amongst all of the jokes.

It's Only a Play will continue at the Zenith Theatre until Saturday 22nd.

Published 21 March 2025 by Stage Whispers