- “Powerfully directed by Renee Newman-Storen. A grueling topic, but a truly brilliant show” Theatre Australia
- Caitlin Beresford-Ord nominated best actor for The Maids, 2009 Equity Guild Awards.
- Nominated best Production team and best publicity 2010 Blue Room Aeards.
Every night Claire and Solange take turns pretending to be their mistress in a crazed ritual, enacting their fantasy of murdering madame. The Maids is a play about the agony of exclusion and the ecstasy of imagination.
The Blue Room and theMOXYcollective invite you to watch a vibrant and original showcase of West Australian women artists with original sound design by Felicity Groom- Winner of the 2008 WA Top Song Competition for triple J Unearthed.With it’s Extaordinary language and unsettling blurring between fantasy and reality, The Maids, written by French artist Jean Genet, is a fascinating tale about the rituals of extravagance and the horrors of poverty.
Directed by Renee Newman Storen
Starring; Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Ingrid Hartwig & Caitlin Mc Loughlin
Set and Costume Design; Cherie Hewson
Original Sound Design; Felicity Groom
Lighting Design; Lisa McCready
19thMay-6 June(Tues-Sat)@8pm
The Blue Room-53 James St Northbridge
Bookings; 9227 7005 or www.blueroom.org.au