Pandelis is married to Soula who loves the Bulldogs. They are Greek and live next to Shane who is an Aussie NRL referee married to Ngoc Bich, a Vietnamese import. The domestic, cultural and marital harmony soon tilts wildly out of control thanks to a meddling neighbour from hell.
Fresh from a sold-out premier season in 2014, It’s War returns to the Factory Theatre in Marrickville and judging by the opening night audience, there’s a lot of love in the room.
Writing and direction by Alex Lycos is tight and assured with all the players jumping on the end of each other’s lines. Maria Tran shows massive comic talent and gets the biggest laughs playing the overblown ‘I not Chinese, I Vietnamese’ mail-order bride.
Its War doesn’t so much explore racial stereotypes as hit you over the head with them. Refreshing in its political incorrectness and far from subtle but a hugely engaging laugh-a-minute performance.
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Until June 21, Thursday – Saturday, 7:30pm, Sunday 5:30pm. Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville, $21-25, Tickets: www.bulldogtheatre.com or 9550 3666.
