By Molly Magennis
A Williamstown resident is starring in a two-woman theatre production this February.
Popular actor Sally McKenzie will play the role of ‘Rose’ in the upcoming premier season of ‘Betty’, to be shown at Theatre Works St Kilda from February 16 to 26.
‘Betty’ is an exploration of the often complex mother/daughter relationship, loosely based on the relationship that creator Jules Allen (who stars alongside McKenzie) had with her own mother.
When Rose finds herself succumbing to dementia, her daughter Lucy is tasked with trying to care for her. This situation not only brings Lucy face-to-face with old age, but resurfaces memories from Rose’s past.
While the play does deal with serious issues, McKenzie said there are definitely elements of humour entwined throughout the play.
“There’s a significant amount of comedy in it as well, situational comedy, which makes for good entertainment,” she said.
Of the mother/daughter dynamic explored in the play, McKenzie said this particular relationship is always intriguing.
“In terms of the mother daughter relationship, I think it’s actually a really gripping story that needs to be told. It certainly isn’t a sort of whinge in the sitting room type approach. It’s bold and no holds barred.”
To book tickets to see ‘Betty’, call (03) 9534 3388 or book online at www.theatreworks.org.au/program/betty
