Caroline Lee takes on that most extraordinary task for any actor - the solo performance - and over one and three quarter hours she puts on a masterful performance.
In this Malthouse Theatre adaptation of Margaret Attwood's novel, this woman uses her voice to totally capture the audience, Either in the lilting irish tones of the lead character Gracie Marks, her Canadian masters and mistresses, her jailers, or her inquisitors Lee's mastery is complete. She uses the stage space to great effect with simply props and wonderful lighting to hold your attention.
Her Gracie Marks, so simple and unsophisticated, yet so manipulative and so in charge.
Lee's performance deserved more than the half full theatre on this Queens Birthday Long Weekend.
Another great production by the revamped Malthouse.
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