Dinner

(Sydney Theatre Company)

'Dinner' is a play and a different work from the film 'The Dinner' which I saw and commented on a few days ago.

In 'Dinner', Paige (Caroline Brazier) is hosting a dinner to celebrate her husband's newly published philosophical book. But Paige has other intentions beyond celebration and it isn't long before the dinner and her guests enter hellish territory.

There are some very funny moments in this play. I like Brazier's acting style and she is in good form here. Aleks Mikic, a newcomer to me, is very impressive as an uninvited guest and is an actor to watch out for.

My main problem with this play is the number of problematic staging decisions. There are unexplained pauses, a strange stage intrusion, odd sound placements and sightline shortcomings.

✮✮½