By popular demand (or at least, for the three people who asked): my mini review for the Australian.

God of Carnage by Yamina Reza. Melbourne Theatre Company. Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne. September 3. Until October 3.

Two middle-class couples meet to politely discuss a spat between their 10-year-old sons. Predictably, order devolves to chaos – it’s not long before they’re puking over the art books and attempting to strangle each other – but Yasmina Reza gives the clichés a contemporary spin. This flimsy expose of the pretensions of the French bourgeoisie is a one-note show, an exercise in mannered naturalism played out in real time that, for all its hysteric activity, flounders towards tedium. Director Peter Evans classes it up with a slick production that features a stylish design and some enjoyable comic performances from a stellar cast.

Feel free to engage, Geoffrey! I just couldn't get excited about this one, and although I could extend what I wrote, I really haven't an awful lot more to say.