Cirrus@Austlit

'The "Boxing Day Test" - a time where a nation becomes one with the couch. So is the mantra of David and Patrick, brothers, housemates and cricket lovers. It's a time of transition for the boys - Patrick is starting a new job in corporate law, which is convenient because David's latest enterprise isn't exactly legal, the lease on their share house is up and they're both struggling with women, well, just one actually. If that wasn't enough, this year has added significance as it marks the first anniversary of their mother's tragic death. And then there's Dad. .........The boys share an uneasy peace with their controlling father, John, who seems to be doing his best to bring the family back together. But are his intentions completely altruistic? Patrick seems to think so, but why doesn't David? With all the nervous anticipation of the Test itself, this year's Boxing Day Test, is going to knock everyone for six.' Source:www.bakehousetheatre.com/shows/ (Sighted 23/11/2010).