One can simply never tell, when entering The Stables
Just what theatrics await - the lighting, sets and fables
A Fleming adaptation, of the famous Moliere
A ticket to The Literati is sure to find you there
Enter to a love story, of Juliet and Clint
Opposed by sis Amanda, who cannot take a hint
The lovers wish to marry, and Jules' father concurs
But mother Philomena thinks the choice is solely hers
And woe betide the couple, for Philly's got her nose
On dreadful Tristan Tosser and his masturbatory prose
So begins the drama, and the hilarity too
To see that there's no use in brains, if you've not good sense too
Miranda Tapsell showed great heart, played like a ballerina
But won the audience applause as gutter-mouthed Martina
Kate Mulvany kept her cool, and kept the stalls in stitches
Looking down her nose just like the most expert of bitches
Doubling as Dad and Clint, was Jamie Oxenbould
Bringing sweat and style to The Literati's fold
Props to Gareth Davies too for mastering the game
Truly put the Tosser in his character's name
These stars were gold on stage, directed by Lee Lewis
Whose physical gags out of the water absolutely blew us
Justin Fleming's rhyme, more refined than this review
Simply brought the house down, so get your butt down to
A play of heart and smarts, to fill you with such elation
That you'll find yourself unable to defer a standing ovation
Tickets for The Literati are available from the Griffin Theatre Company website.
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