A nostalgic mash-up. Adam Fitzgerald and Helen Tennison take us on a humorous journey of self-discovery

Showcased at The Playhouse Theatre, Alright, Alright, Alright is a nostalgic mash-up.  Written by Adam Fitzgerald and directed by Helen Tennison, we are taken on a  humorous journey of self-discovery.  

Strategically placed cardboard boxes set up along with desks, are used to not only  create the outlines of an office but as usable objects within the characters’ space. This  flexible set is cleverly worked into character movements and scene changes. Bright  coloured lighting and pop cultured music really work well and bring the play to life. The performers are dressed in modern and at times stereotypical clothing but with the cast playing different characters it works. A packed theatre and a real buzz from the  audience helped to elevate the play’s comedy.  

The first few scenes were very funny and set the tone of the play as we are introduced to Leonard and his co-workers as he tries to win over his new boss, who’s mother is the  boss of the company (but she had to interview like anyone else and wasn’t given any  special treatment). Through the office bookswap, Leonard is tasked with watching  “Dazed and Confused” by his boss and accidentally summons genie Mathew  McConaughey. Leonard is granted 3 wishes and he starts to set about a plan to get a  date with his boss. After the interval the tone slightly shifted, addressing the all too real  and toxic “nice guy” persona, as well as questioning not only his identity but others.  

The characters are relatable as are the situations, with plenty of comedic moments,  often rather awkward which only adds to the humour. There are numerous cultural  references, through music, film as well as digs at work culture which really brings a  relatable quality to the play. The summoning of Mathew McConaughey as a genie added  to the nostalgic ambience and added another level of comedy. The cast were energetic  and really bounced off each other which made for some well-timed comedy moments.  

Alright, Alright, Alright is a very funny play, at times it did slow down and the energy  faded, but it would feel unnatural if it was laugh after laugh. The cultural references and awesome soundtrack made you feel nostalgic; the digs at society and workplace  culture added realism. A rather entertaining play that will have you singing along to  some tunes.