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Two 4 One

15 July 2011 - 29 July 2011

JUTE Theatre Company in association with Paronella Park present 'Two 4 One'

Come join us in the telling of two new Australian stories. See well-known local performers Simon Hapea and Roz Pappalardo light up the stage with fresh tales of love and laughter.

JUTE Theatre Company in association with Paronella Park present 'Two 4 One'

Come join us in the telling of two new Australian stories. See well-known local performers Simon Hapea and Roz Pappalardo light up the stage with fresh tales of love and laughter.

ROSA by Roz Pappalardo

This new Australian love story traces a family history from Sicily to Mena Creek, in Far North Queensland. A joyous tale told through original song and storytelling.

CANCELLED BY POPULAR DEMAND by Jeff Blake

A fast-paced fusion of stand-up comedy, political satire and brilliant comic text that will have audiences convinced humanity isn't working as a concept and has been cancelled.

FEATURING Roz Pappalardo & Simon Hapea DIRECTED BY Suellen Maunder DESIGNER Alison Ross LIGHTING DESIGNER Tom Willis SOUND DESIGNER Peter Bishop DRAMATURG (Rosa) Peter Matheson & Kathryn Ash

Enrich your theatre experience by discovering more about the production through our videos, pictures and exclusive insights from cast and creatives.

Two 4 One Video by Sam Davis from ABC Far North - July 12th 2011Play Now button
Video by Sam Davis from ABC Far North -  Listen to a snippet from 'I see you now'
          July 12th 2011                written and performed by Roz Pappalardo  
  
      Inside 'CANCELLED BY POPULAR      Inside 'ROSA' rehearsals: JUTE Theatre 
   DEMAND' rehearsals: JUTE Theatre       Company & Paronella Park present 'Two 4 
  Company & Paronella Park present                       One' 
           'Two 4 One'
  
‘Two 4 One’ writer and performer Roz   'Two 4 One' Production Introduction 
 Pappalardo with her band the Wayward    Video: A journey into the theatre to
 Gentlemen in their film clip for        discover the plays & stars of our 
           ‘I Say Fall’                          latest production

"To say that Roz Pappalardo’s accomplishment as playwright, actor and singer is a tour de force is an understatement. The audience was blown away as was I, by the audacity of the enterprise and the brilliant way it was carried off. Fortunately, Simon Hapea is every bit a match for his co-actor. Simon slips in and out of these roles like a hot knife through butter, using the platforms and panels on the set, and a simple costume adjustment to achieve the metamorphosis in seconds.

This is one of the most impressive and most diverse offerings that JUTE has ever created for Cairns audiences. With a long tradition (nearly 20 years) of well-attended professional productions, the company can rightly be proud of its unique achievements in telling us our own stories with panache. In presenting Two 4 One, the company has surpassed expectations. It is "must-see” theatre."

(Reviewer Glyn Davies for Arts Nexus, July 18)

What the audience had to say after Two 4 One's first preview:
"A mixed bag - different & unique theatre experience"
"Wonderfully talented performances from both"
"Great storytelling, true to life"
"Bizarre, lively, witty & confronting"

"I would just like to say that I attended opening night for the Two 4 One event and it was excellent. Ros was fantastic and Simon outstandingly clever and brilliant. I will be telling the world about these highly talented people and JUTE Theatre!"

(Sue Wickes, July 16)

"JUTE Theatre Company in association with Paronella Park present 'Two 4 One' in Cairns. We had the pleasure of attending the Opening night last night. Outstanding production - world class. Don't miss it."

(Mission Beach Tourism – Queensland Australia, July 16)

"Pappalardo’s voice is powerful & she sings her original songs with great passion. The audience seemed mesmerised… Hapea, a consummately professional performer, brought the audience roaring through three colourful characters in quick succession.'Two 4 One' makes for a diverse night of top class theatre and you’d be mad to miss it"

(Denise Carter, The Cairns Post, July 19) - read full review here