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The Drawer Boy (Mockingbird Theatre Company) - Review

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   "Only thing that makes [him] different is he can't remember from one minute to the next. He only know right now. He won't remember you."   Pictured, from left to right: Morgan (Richard Manning), Angus (Chris Baldock) and Miles (Callum Doherty). Photo by Chris Baldock   If you've heard of the Drawer Boy, you're either more cultured than I am, or know about it thanks to a handy access of a search engine of your choice.  Canberra's community theatre scene is very fortunate to be flourishing to such an extent that audiences have such a potluck of absolute variety to pick from, and Mockingbird is certainly happy to make a profound offering of their own.   The Drawer Boy  is a Canadian play by Michael Healey, first produced in 1999. A two act show with three roles to its script, Healey's play is an absolute marvel in its ability to entertain and enthrall in equal measure.    Unlike a handful o...