The play is in parts equally hilarious, poignant and thought-provoking as it asks one of the most enduring questions in Christian theology: what happened to Judas Iscariot? We know him as the man responsible for Jesus' demise, who subsequently hanged himself in despair and has suffered ever since in Hell. As she parted we were shown to our seats in the refurbished 19th century criminal courtroom, the perfect venue for this story by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis of a re-imagined trial in a corner of Purgatory called Hope and which Director Sam Donovan has kept faithful to in its resemblance to a mean New York neighbourhood. In the aesthetically delightful lobby of St George's Hall, audience members glanced at their watches and began to finish their pre-show drinks when suddenly the air was pierced with the wailings of Henrietta Iscariot (Jenni Cartwright) as she bemoaned the demise of her son, all alone, whilst recalling her own loving memories of him to provide an alternate context to that most of us would consider when we think of Judas.
An Engaging, Powerful and Moving Production
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