Untitled, or The Seat of Narcissa

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Event Untitled, or The Seat of Narcissa
Venue The Dancing Dog, Footscray, VIC
First Date 2 April 2016
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Theatre Press review
'Faultlessly funny' By Ross Larkin.
'From the outset, a certain curiosity swells at the prospect of a play with no title, while simultaneously bearing a highly distinct and decided one. This is not coincidental, but rather a sneaky peak into the contrary madness that awaits in writer/director Sofia Chapman’s hilarious new production. Initially a love triangle between three quirky, tenacious women, Untitled, or The Seat of Narcissa quickly evolves to include multiple love-crazed subjects in a chaotic swarm of hysteria while infidelity and passion abound along with music, dancing and poetry. Penny Larkins is the egocentric and deceitful Viscountess Narcissa, who chews up her lovers and spits them out, all the while demanding the utmost respect and attention. Falling under her spell are Erica Chestnut as the sassy Duchess of Dullcote (played by Sofia in April) and Kate Hosking as feisty go-getter, Baroness of Inverness, while Narcissa’s seemingly dazed and confused servant, Marcello, played by Madeline Hudson, intersects the melodrama with great intrigue. The humour and wit of Chapman’s writing is immediate and doesn’t stall for a single moment, aided by a strong and energetic cast whose comic timing and delivery had the audience cackling from beginning to end. Chapman is also responsible for the hilariously witty poetry which merges with the play beautifully, as well as the very fitting and engaging music and comical lyrics. Add to the mix some wacky and amusing dancing, gorgeous costumes and a slew of double entendres and clever one-liners and the result is a barrel of non-stop laughs, comparable to the likes of Monty Python, Black Adder and Absolutely Fabulous.'
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Musical
Farce
Absurdist
Subjects Lesbian
Queer
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Erica Chestnut Actor Duchess of Dullcote
Kate Hosking Actor Baroness of Inverness
Madeline Hudson Actor Marcello
Penny Larkins Actor Viscountess Narcissa
Sofia Chapman Director
Sofia Chapman Writer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Script available through Australian Plays Transform https://apt.org.au/script/ASC-2241 Dramatised audiobook available: https://sofiachapman.bandcamp.com/album/untitled-or-the-seat-of-narcissa
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Brochure
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 134158