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How the Other Half Loves

Presented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre

March 25-April 18, 2010

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Alan Ayckbourn’s ingenious comedy about three married
couples trying to cover-up their adulterous love affairs which result in a hilarious comedy of errors
as all get tangled up in lies and misunderstandings, culminating in a dinner party where laughter
is the main course. Come find out how the other half lives…and loves. 

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    The City Theatre

    3823 Airport Boulevard
    Austin, TX 78722

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    Tickets $15-20, Guaranteed Reserved Seating $25, Students $12, Group discounts available Thursdays pay what you can.

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    March 25-April 18, 2010

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    March 25 - April 18

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    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Enjoyed the performance tremendously!"
      Review posted by: Rae from Austin, TX, Mar 31, 2010
      

      Alan Aychbourn's writing is ingenious. He uses his characters so well and we are treated to laugh after laugh at their expense. I loved the interactions between Fiona (Louise Martin) and Frank (Scot... Expand

      Alan Aychbourn's writing is ingenious. He uses his characters so well and we are treated to laugh after laugh at their expense. I loved the interactions between Fiona (Louise Martin) and Frank (Scot Friedman) and I thought Terry (Lori Z. Cordova) was exceptionally funny. At times, the over-intensity of some of the acting pulled focus from the comedy, but all in all this was an evening of great entertainment. Definitely a must see. Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "A Must-See"
      Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Mar 31, 2010
      

      How the Other Half Loves is one of the best productions that City Theatre has put on- and that's saying something. The play is about two couples- the Phillips and the Fosters- the spouse in one, Bob... Expand

      How the Other Half Loves is one of the best productions that City Theatre has put on- and that's saying something. The play is about two couples- the Phillips and the Fosters- the spouse in one, Bob Phillips is having an affair with the spouse of the other, Fiona Foster- with a third couple, the Featherstones, caught in the middle. We see the Phillips and Fosters and get to know the way their marriages are working. They share the same stage and sometimes the same props, but are clearly supposed to be in their own homes and unaware of each other- the way that was pulled off was very clever. In addition, toward the end of the first act, both of the troubled couples agree to have the Featherstones over for dinner, though the Featherstones are clearly supposed to be in different houses at the same time. The acting was uniformly satisfying, and the staging keeps one's attention throughout. Derek Jones was particularly good as the working-class Bob Phillips. Highly recommended. Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Clever, clever, clever!!"
      Review posted by: Carol Anne from Austin, TX, Mar 29, 2010
      

      Leave it a Brit to write such an ingenious stage comedy. Hats off to a wonderful cast, spot-on with British farce led by funny man Scot Friedman and his gang of misfit couples. But it was the play... Expand

      Leave it a Brit to write such an ingenious stage comedy. Hats off to a wonderful cast, spot-on with British farce led by funny man Scot Friedman and his gang of misfit couples. But it was the play itself taking center stage. So, well written! Two houses, three couples and a one-of-a-kind style of writing that allows no imitation. A perfect match of play and personae. Well done! Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Hilarious!! A Must See..."
      Review posted by: Austin Theatre Fan from Austin, Mar 26, 2010
      

      I attended opening night last night of City Theatre's latest offering to the Austin Theatre scene. Oh my, what a treat. This is really British farce at it's best. Alan Ayckbourn's writing is so clever... Expand

      I attended opening night last night of City Theatre's latest offering to the Austin Theatre scene. Oh my, what a treat. This is really British farce at it's best. Alan Ayckbourn's writing is so clever and funny, and the brilliant cast of this show takes full advantage. British accents can be a difficult thing for a Texas troupe, but this entire cast made me think they were native Brits! And the ensemble nature of the performers was perfect, with each "couple" perfectly suited for each other, creating an amazing onstage chemistry. Of particular note was the working class couple portrayed by Lori Cordova and Derek Jones. What a great rapport between those two, showing a deep tension in their marriage, while also revealing some tenderness they have for each other. Scot Friedman is hilarious as Frank, the bumbling boss. His expressions and physical humor are just spot on. Kudos as well to Tyler Jones and Jenny Keto as the unsuspecting "third" couple, and Louise Martin as Fiona. Collapse

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    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Enjoyed the performance tremendously!"
      Review posted by: Rae from Austin, TX, Mar 31, 2010
      

      Alan Aychbourn's writing is ingenious. He uses his characters so well and we are treated to laugh after laugh at their expense. I loved the interactions between Fiona (Louise Martin) and Frank (Scot... Expand

      Alan Aychbourn's writing is ingenious. He uses his characters so well and we are treated to laugh after laugh at their expense. I loved the interactions between Fiona (Louise Martin) and Frank (Scot Friedman) and I thought Terry (Lori Z. Cordova) was exceptionally funny. At times, the over-intensity of some of the acting pulled focus from the comedy, but all in all this was an evening of great entertainment. Definitely a must see. Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "A Must-See"
      Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Mar 31, 2010
      

      How the Other Half Loves is one of the best productions that City Theatre has put on- and that's saying something. The play is about two couples- the Phillips and the Fosters- the spouse in one, Bob... Expand

      How the Other Half Loves is one of the best productions that City Theatre has put on- and that's saying something. The play is about two couples- the Phillips and the Fosters- the spouse in one, Bob Phillips is having an affair with the spouse of the other, Fiona Foster- with a third couple, the Featherstones, caught in the middle. We see the Phillips and Fosters and get to know the way their marriages are working. They share the same stage and sometimes the same props, but are clearly supposed to be in their own homes and unaware of each other- the way that was pulled off was very clever. In addition, toward the end of the first act, both of the troubled couples agree to have the Featherstones over for dinner, though the Featherstones are clearly supposed to be in different houses at the same time. The acting was uniformly satisfying, and the staging keeps one's attention throughout. Derek Jones was particularly good as the working-class Bob Phillips. Highly recommended. Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Clever, clever, clever!!"
      Review posted by: Carol Anne from Austin, TX, Mar 29, 2010
      

      Leave it a Brit to write such an ingenious stage comedy. Hats off to a wonderful cast, spot-on with British farce led by funny man Scot Friedman and his gang of misfit couples. But it was the play... Expand

      Leave it a Brit to write such an ingenious stage comedy. Hats off to a wonderful cast, spot-on with British farce led by funny man Scot Friedman and his gang of misfit couples. But it was the play itself taking center stage. So, well written! Two houses, three couples and a one-of-a-kind style of writing that allows no imitation. A perfect match of play and personae. Well done! Collapse

    • Event Name: How the Other Half Loves
      "Hilarious!! A Must See..."
      Review posted by: Austin Theatre Fan from Austin, Mar 26, 2010
      

      I attended opening night last night of City Theatre's latest offering to the Austin Theatre scene. Oh my, what a treat. This is really British farce at it's best. Alan Ayckbourn's writing is so clever... Expand

      I attended opening night last night of City Theatre's latest offering to the Austin Theatre scene. Oh my, what a treat. This is really British farce at it's best. Alan Ayckbourn's writing is so clever and funny, and the brilliant cast of this show takes full advantage. British accents can be a difficult thing for a Texas troupe, but this entire cast made me think they were native Brits! And the ensemble nature of the performers was perfect, with each "couple" perfectly suited for each other, creating an amazing onstage chemistry. Of particular note was the working class couple portrayed by Lori Cordova and Derek Jones. What a great rapport between those two, showing a deep tension in their marriage, while also revealing some tenderness they have for each other. Scot Friedman is hilarious as Frank, the bumbling boss. His expressions and physical humor are just spot on. Kudos as well to Tyler Jones and Jenny Keto as the unsuspecting "third" couple, and Louise Martin as Fiona. Collapse

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