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Fringe Extra Barnstaple
Benny & Kate: Weathered
Suitable for ages 14+.
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Weathered is a story about a man just trying to get on with it, whatever 'it' is. After fifteen years of being single, Mike is relunctantly persuaded to try Speed Dating by his grown up daughter. He makes dad jokes when he's nervous and has completely fogotten how to act in social situations. Can the collection of women he meets help him find a different tomorrow?
Benny&Kate are a North Devon based theatre company who enjoy bringing mature and thoughtful theatre to discerning audiences. This will be the B&K's 6th year participating in Theatrefest: the atmosphere is supportive, the audiences are generous and the company is impecable!
‘Weathered’ – funny, tender and unexpected
30/06/25 ~ Leave a comment
Local company, ‘Benny and Kate’ are firm Fringe favourites and rightly so, and this two-hander can only cement that reputation.
‘Weathered’ is funny, tender and unexpected. It centres on university professor Mike and what has led him to this point in his life. The point where his adult daughter signs him up for speed-dating whilst warning him not to go on about rocks, his weird sense of humour, or his ex-wife.
Written by ‘Benny and Kate’ actor Neil, it is assured in its construction, moving swiftly and easily between the present and the past. And it definitely works to the actors strengths. Mike is played by Neil himself, and he is every inch the loveable but irritating man who wants to get everything right but often gets it wildly wrong, including a beautifully bungled proposal.
The rest of the characters from daughter Zoe and ex-wife Annie, to the array of weird and wonderful speed-daters are all played by Debs. She negotiates her way through this challenge for any actor with impressive confidence and using only a few tweaks of costume and accent. A sure case of less being more.
‘Weathered’ is a beautifully crafted piece. It gives us the framework of a story, piques our interest and makes us want to know more. Then it gradually fills in the blanks until the satisfying whole appears. Helped by good direction and strong technical support, it is a fine addition to the company’s repertoire.
This was an abridged version of the play. A full production of ‘Weathered’ will be performed.
Full list of all Fringe Extra, Barnstaple, performances here.