Theatre Company: Griffin Theatre Company
Writer: Tom Holloway
Director: Sam Strong
Cast: Linda Cropper, Russell Kiefel
Location: SBW Stables Theatre (Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia)

Synopsis (from the flyer):

And No More Shall We Part follows Pam and Don’s halting, humorous and devastating attempt at the impossible - to say goodbye after a lifetime together.
The winner of the 2010 AWGIE for best play, And No More Shall We Part reunites the crack team of critically acclaimed writer Tom Holloway (Love Me Tender) and Griffin Artistic Director Sam Strong (Speaking in Tongues).
Two of the country’s most exciting theatre makers combine to bring you a painfully intimate and profoundly moving glimpse into a lifelong love and its poignant conclusion.

My Thoughts:

This is one of the best productions I have ever seen and unquestionably the highlight of 2011 for me.
The play revolves around a couple that have been together a long time. They have developed the kind of connection that is only possible after many years of marriage. I think it is a credit to all involved - the playwright, actors and director - that they managed to capture the magic of that connection so well.
We watch as the wife, who has been battling a terminal illness, decides to end her life and her husband, who doesn’t want to say goodbye, tries to support her as best he can.
As promised in the flyer, I found it “profoundly moving”. Despite my best efforts to restrain myself, I was literally sobbing during the performance. And, I guess, that is what the best theatre does - it moves you in some way.