One Woman Farce
The multi-award-winning actress, Louise Saint-Claire, teams up with Greg Homann in creating this zany one-woman play. The Hodgkins family home try to adapt to the arrival of Granny, a spirited woman who is young at heart and who appreciates an early morning brandy to get the day started. This play is a typical farce with one big difference; it’s only Saint-Claire on stage! Each time she enters through one of the five doors, she’s playing another member of the Hodgkins family.
National Arts Festival / Hilton Arts Festival / Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre
Ovation Award Winner at the National Arts Festival
“FOUR STARS” – The Star
“… laugh-out-loud hilarious.” – Lesley Stones (Artslink)
“It’s finally Gauteng’s turn to watch what many regard as comic genius.” – Diane de Beer (The Star)
“This show is impossible to giggle at; belly laughs are the default response.” – Bruce Dennill (The Citizen)
“…some of my seat-mates were in hysterics.” – Jennifer de Klerk (The Saturday Star)
“Louise Saint-Claire gives an incredible, energetic, dynamic performance with the caring and brilliant eye of director Greg Homann.” – Bronwen Hirshowitz (BSharp Entertainment)
“Go to see One Woman Farce just to revel in a gloriously dexterous performance from a comic actress at the peak of her abilities, single-handedly depicting the lunacy of an imploding household — and then returning to normal. Now that’s class.” – Christina Kennedy (Business Day)
“If you want to escape the chaos of your life and giggle at the madness of someone else’s, this is it. It’s a stress-releaser deluxe, fast and funny with extraordinary acting.” – Diane de Beer (The Star)
“This show is impossible to giggle at; belly laughs are the default response.” – Bruce Dennill (The Citizen)
“It’s all a madcap cacophony of fun and insanity, as Saint-Claire rushes in and out of various doors, grabbing props as she goes, to play the various characters with their differing accents and quirks.” – Christine Kennedy (Business Day)
“Louise Saint Claire is one of the most versatile actresses plying her trade on the South African stage today.” – Peter Feldman (Artslink)
Produced by Theatreshop Productions
Directed by Greg Homann
Written by Greg Homann & Louise Saint-Claire
Designed by Sasha Ehlers
Lighting by Oliver Hauser
Sound by Chris Piggins
Stage Managed by Duane Behrens
CAST
Louise Saint-Claire