1st and 8th June at 7 pm and 9th June at 2 pm
Struggling artist Payne Showers finally gets his Big Break. He dies. Fortunately, Payne’s death greatly inflates the value of his work.
Unfortunately, his estranged wife, Maggie, must sell it all to avoid bankruptcy. Just days before the auction, Maggie and her high-strung gallery manager, Richard, host a private showing. The guests of honor are influential newspaper maven Judith Fontaine; the fabulously rich real estate mogul Mick Fitzgerald; Trent, a gorgeous but dim-witted soap opera actor; Graciela, a streetwise cocktail waitress; and Emma, a humorless art critic.
To Maggie’s delight, Mick Fitzgerald buys dozens of paintings. Not only will the deal rescue her financially, but Judith Fontaine is covering the story.
The resulting publicity will put Maggie’s gallery on the map! At this point, the only thing that could go wrong would be if Payne Showers were to walk through the door……..
Artifice is a farcical take on celebrity and success and an affectionate tribute to loyalty and love.
Directed by Elise O’Brien and performed at Stanthorpe Little Theatre, 20 Connor Street, Stanthorpe
1st, and 8th of June at 7 pm, 9th June at 2 pm
Tickets $25/ $20
Doors open 6.30 pm.
Bar operating