The first course, Tomato Soup with basil (of course) is served and Manuel's prat falls, crashing into swing doors and antics with nuts and bowls make us grin and grin.
Superbly directed by Kath Burlinson, this is a masterclass in acting and characterisation. The play starts with the actor switching posture to play both women but varies with a recording of just the mother's voice so we can see all of the daughter's reactions to her mother's words. Later with clever editing, a split screen allows us to see and hear both mother and daughter at once.
Michael Balogan shows a terrific range, a bravura performance and his alienation is a real cause for sadness. You feel in this play the disappointing human experience that has gone in to writing, directing and acting in it.