There’s an abundance of riches in the Ensemble Theatre’s production of Australia’s premiere playwright David Williamson’s latest show, ‘Let The Sunshine’.

For his latest, Williamson has come up with a cracker of a plot, in which he encases his satire- Noosa style- of social climbers. ‘Let The Sunshine’ is a kind of Romeo and Juliet scenario with two feisty young people, Emma and Rick getting together, who come from two vehemently politically opposed families.

Sandra Bates’s sure directorial hand (Bates has helmed twelve Williamson plays), and a strong cast of six players bring Williamson’s strong narrative alive. There are some great additions to Williamson’s oeuvre of well drawn characters. William Zappa, as ever, is great as cranky old leftie documentary maker, Toby. Andrew McFarlane holds his own, playing opposite Zappa, as the smug property developer, Ron. As ‘strange bedfellows’, Emma Jackson was a stand-out as the fiercely independent and intellectual lawyer Emma, and Justin Stewart Cotta made for a soulful fringe dweller muso, Rick.

‘Let the Sunshine’ featured Williamson’s trademark sharp dialogue. A favourite was his description of Emma’s personality as being like a mac truck without its brakes on!

The cast easily moved around leading designer Graham Maclean’s immaculate set and were subtly lit by Matthew Marshall.

A great night at the theatre, ‘Let The Sunshine’ plays the Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli until the 4th July, 2009.