Theatre Company: Griffin Theatre
Writer: Paul Capsis and Julian Meyrick
Director: Julian Meyrick
Cast: Paul Capsis
Location: SBW Stables Theatre (Kings Cross), Sydney, Australia)

Synopsis (from the flyer):

In 1948, Angela left Malta. Having gathered up five children, she sailed out on the Strathnavar, leaving poverty and the war behind. Her destination: Australia. In Surry Hills, she could build a bright new life.
Paul Capsis’ evocative and beautifully staged piece of autobiographical theatre was the smash hit of 2010. Now we welcome Paul and Angela’s Kitchen back to the Stables before heading off on a national tour.
So if you missed it the first time or simply want to see it all again, this is your chance to join the hordes of people who fell in love with Angela and her family in 2010.

My Thoughts:

This was an incredibly touching tribute, by a grandson, to his grandmother. Using a minimal set, projections on to the back wall and music Paul showed us not only his grandmother’s life but what an important role he played in his. His heartfelt storytelling, sense of humour and ability to inhabit some of the characters along the way, elevated this beyond a mere history lesson. It was both compelling and moving. And, as a bonus, I learned a lot about Malta!