Jack Hibberd's 1971 Australian theatre classic has found a new
Monk O'Neill in actor Peter Hosking, or it may be that Hosking
has found himself in Monk O'Neill.
Hosking's very physical performance of this superb monodrama
is so accomplished it is hard to seperate his sweating, leering
disposition from Monk's lascivious, boastful ways.
We are not sure whether, living alone late in life, Monk has
shunned society or society has shunned him.
As an example of theAustralian condition, he is not an
attractive figure but Hibberd's observations are sharp and
relevant today.
The production, with music by Joe Dolce, is well served by
director Greg Carroll and Peter Corrigan's design.
The intimate space of the Stables suits and is
air-conditioned. Don't be deterred when the temperature rises.