Larry’s Odyssey
The team of Vashti Hughes and James Winter who brought us the hit production Mum’s In now have a new and larger than life character called Larry Olive who they are unleashing on the public ion the production of Larry’s Odyssey.
Loosely based on Homer’s Odysses Larry is a pompous, egocentric, deluded, camp and slightly larger that life theatrical voice and acting teacher who just can’t get it.
Larry’s quest is to land a TV role that will give him fame and fortune, and yes, he wants to retire to the Greek island of Ithaca.
On his journey Larry finds himself lured by Sirens to the Oxford Hotel, jousts with a one-eyed theatre critic before he meets his fateful moment at a casting agency to see if he can win a spot on the telly.
The audience plays the role of the Greek chorus and voice class as Larry tries to define his quest for a new life.
Love him and hate him all at the same time, Larry is a creation not easily forgotten.
Aug 31-Sep 1. East Sydney Community Arts Centre, Corner of Palmer & Burton Street, Darlinghurst. $20
By John Moyle
