Reviews

“This play is destined to go down as a South African great. Not because it is political, shocking or because it makes great use of theatrical elements to drive a message down its audience’s throat. 2 for the Price of 1 is a great because, finally a slice-of-life theatre production that honestly and realistically portrays elements of South African life through character driven plot has been unveiled.
A superb young cast exuding immense talent only adds to the richness of characters created, as the seemingly humdrum life of a supermarket opens up to reveal a mesh of complex human emotion and relationships. Sound serious? Well, layers of it are, but it is also a play that will have you laughing in recognition and appreciation. This is a work that has been meticulously carved with attention paid to every detail: the script, the acting, the direction and the set. It reveals an intense observation of character, and while being so depthful, witty and intelligent in what it portrays, it remains utterly enjoyable from beginning to end.
While so many South African productions are on the path to getting it right when it comes to creating theatre that feels authentic to an audience, 2 for the Price of 1 is one of few that gets it right.
It is such a pleasure to watch quality theatre, performed with skill and moulded with edge.”
Cathryn Pearman-Owens, The Citizen, Sept. 2005

"2 for the Price of 1 falls neatly into the field of comedy, though through it's clever writing it observes the fears, insecurities and daily frustrations of your average citizen.
Three versatile performers, Nick Boraine, Lerato Moloi and Charmaine Weir-Smith, breathe life into a group of characters who inter-face at your neighbourhood supermarket. The staging is minimalist, but with a few small props, slight costume changes here and there and a lot of imagination one quickly gets the picture. Nick Boraine is adept at playing James, a tough advertising executive one moment, and the nerdy Brian, who works at the deli counter, the next. Newcomer Lerato Moloi also changes the mood and the character, from the no-nonsense supermarket manager, to the cheery check-out girl to a delightfully funny hypochondriac cleaner, who has a hot line to her Maker. Charmaine Weir-Smith moves effortlessly from the dull suburban housewife dreaming of going to Portugal to the all-knowing check out girl, providing her worldly take on a given set of circumstances.
The play explores how lives can cross and influence one another in the most mundane situations and how unexpected parallels exist in the work place.
Mime, music and some stimulating ideas are skilfully woven by the directors, Helen Iskander and James Cuningham, into a cohesive whole.
2 for the Price of 1 is whimsical and delightfully entertaining.”
Peter Feldman, Artslink.co.za