Europe
by Michael Gow
by Michael Gow
A young Australian's pursuit of an actress in Europe explores cultural clashes and emotional revelations through a witty two-hander featuring Richard Grieve and Alex McTavish in a London premiere of a play first performed in 1987.
About The Play
About The Play
A smitten young Australian travels to Europe in pursuit of an actress. The encounter of the old world with the new triggers a continental clash of cultures and emotional revelations. Where is the meeting point of one culture with another? Will their cultural competitiveness allow them to meet at all? This witty and astutely observed two-hander accomplishes a dramatic metaphor for history, the theatre and the possibility of hope.
The cast includes Richard Grieve, best known to British audiences for his roles as Sam Kratz in Neighbours and Dr. Lachlan Frazer in Home and Away, whose many theatre credits includes roles with the acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company; and Australian actress Alex McTavish making her London debut.
Europe was first performed in Sydney in 1987, and was also twice broadcast on ABC Radio Australia. It was performed in the UK on national tour in 1989, and now receives its London premiere.