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Two Man Show
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
THREE-QUARTERS of the way through Two Man Show, Abbi Greenland observes: “You need to be specific if you want people to understand you,” an observation RashDash apply only loosely to their latest, high-energy show.
An examination of masculinity and patriarchy —Greenland and fellow performer Helen Goalen assume the roles of brothers John and Dan throughout — the show has flashes of sheer brilliance and moments when audience members are left scratching their heads in confusion. Quite possibly, that's what the duo and musician Becky Wilkie are hoping to achieve.
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