Catch 22
By Joseph Heller
Directed by Gregory Rowbotham
Presented by Brisbane Arts Theatre
Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

Never have characters been as wickedly hilarious and eccentric as those in Catch 22. The brilliant and timeless humour by Joseph Heller allows the audience to poke fun at the madness of war, while attempting to remind them of its serious side.

The play, first produced in 1971, is set in World War II and, despite its age, is as relevant today as it ever was. The story follows soldier Yossarian, who is struggling with the reality that he is ordered to continually risk his life, and for what? He is surrounded by foolish and outlandish soldiers, officers and doctors who are driven by the Catch 22; a clause forcing them all to stay...

By Kellie Scott. To read the full review, please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com

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