Two's no company

Two, written by British award-winning playwright Jim Cartwright, will be staged this weekend and the next at St James' Cavalier, in Valletta.

A sharp and touching slice of English life set in a northern pub owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife, Two is a series of short vignettes that skilfully combine pathos and humour, with 14 characters, all played by Pia Zammit and Edward Mercieca.

During the course of the evening assorted customers pass through, including a little boy left behind by his father - an event that triggers a movement towards a fragile reconciliation between the couple, as their own dark tragedy is revealed.

Cartwright's plays are performed around the world and have been translated into 20 languages. They include Road and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

Two is being produced by Unifaun Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and on April 28, 29 and 30. Tickets are available from St James by calling 2122 3216 or e-mailing boxoffice@sjcav.org.

Tomorrow's show will be sold at a special first night concessionary price.