Originally performed at Oran Mor, to rave reviews, as part of the legendary A Play, A Pie and A Pint series Federer Versus Murray s a tragic-comedy about war on several levels: the private war between a couple in a long-term marriage, the public war of rivalry within sport, and political war between nations – in this case, the current war in Afghanistan. The theme of History weaves in and out of this triad – history of individuals, of nations, and their inextricable links. Read more …
In the play, the couple has reached a crisis: they are coping, or rather, not coping, with deep personal loss. On top of this, Jimmy, has been made redundant, and his presence at home all day, watching Wimbledon on TV, is new territory, for both husband and wife. The house is becoming a metaphorical war zone.
The play takes the couple on a painful and, at times, farcical journey (including the Wimbledon semi-final), towards mutual acceptance and understanding.
Stevenson and Dave Anderson are plausible as a long-married couple – two people who know each other’s habits all too well – and the ending, while understated, is quietly uplifting and hopeful.
Federer Vs Murray
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh from Thursday August 4, 2011, until Sunday August 28, 2011. More info: www.assemblyfestival.com/
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