BECKY SHAW

“As engrossing as it is ferociously funny, like a big box of fireworks fizzing and crackling across the stage from its first moments to its last!” The New York Times"

Masquerade will close off its theatre season with BECKY SHAW, a wickedly funny comedy which enjoyed critical acclaim and massive success in its Off-Broadway run in 2009 and most recently at the Almeida Theatre in London.

Written by Gina Gionfriddo, BECKY SHAW is about a blind date gone bad. The play centres on what happens when newlyweds Suzanna and Andrew set up Suzanna's lifelong best friend, the sharp-tongued money manager Max, with Andrew's romantically-challenged, seemingly fragile co-worker, Becky. From the moment that Becky arrives overdressed for her blind date with straight-talking Max Garrett, it is clear the evening is unlikely go to plan. In the immediate fallout, Becky becomes an object of devotion for her boss Andrew, who appears to have a fetish for vulnerable women. In turn Andrew’s wife Suzanna turns to her step-brother Max for comfort, and their mutual desire begins to resurface.
Becky Shaw is a comedy of romantic errors that keeps audiences at the edge of their seats guessing what will happen next.

anthony bezzina, Masquerade’s artistic director, will direct a stellar cast consisting of ISABEL WARRINGTON, MALCOLM GALEA, LAURA BEST, TONI ATTARD and SUE SCANTLEBURY.

BECKY SHAW opens on Friday 13th April will run to Sunday 29th April (weekends only). Cert. 18 years and over.

TICKETS: www.sjcav.org
by phone on 21223200, or by visiting the box office at St. James Cavalier in Valletta. Tickets from EUR 10.00.

BECKY SHAW is supported by TRAVELEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, MIKE FARRUGIA & SONS and PORTOMASO.

For more information please call Veronica on 79793737.