Compelling theatre at it best awaits audiences watching Spanish Steps, on show at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
Littered with quirky moments while delving deep into the human condition, Spanish Steps is a masterpiece in triggering emotional understanding.
Directed by Caroline Midgley and written by Gavin Werner, the play sees two unlikely companions triggering each other to deal with deep-rooted issues as they spend time together unwittingly trapped in a basement.
Maureen, played by Dianne Simpson, a uptight human resources exec with daddy issues, eventually comes to terms with her unhappy life, while Barry, played by Werner, an IT developer, confronts his angst created by an unhappy marriage and messy divorce.
The two eventually connect after tensions run high and each other’s nerves are tested, becoming almost mirrors of each other.
Spanish Steps is a must-see as it gives hope to those who have endured all the hardships life has to throw at a person.
Catch Spanish Steps at the Princess Alice Hall on June 23 at 8.30pm, June 24 at 4pm, June 25 at 6.30pm, June 26 at 12.30pm or June 27 at 4.30pm.
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