Enigma Productions

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?

A production of THE MAIDS by Jean Genet

Claire and Solange are maids, sick to the gullet of being scuffed under the heels of their lady mistress. In a twisted evening of power-shifting role play, the two girls bite and scratch at one another in a vicious struggle to the top, a ritualistic tug-of-war which must finally end in silence or in sacrifice.

A turbulent exploration of the games we play, this classic French play was written at the climax of the second world war by Jean Genet, a controversial playwright who spent most of the decade behind bars, and whose work was subsequently banned in Australia and elsewhere around the world. Considered by many to be his finest and most monstrous creations, Genet’s naughty maids allow him to aim the barrel at class, criminality, sex and power.

Director – Steven Hopley

Cast – Emily Elise, Brinley Meyer & Alison Lee Rubie

March 13-18 @ Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer St Darlinghurst

WHO WE ARE

Enigma is a new theatre and production company started by Alison Lee Rubie and Steven Hopley. Both have previously worked together on Hot Room Theatre Group and with the Central Coast Shakespeare Company, and Steve is now Artistic Director of the Sydney Shakespeare Company. With over twenty years of industry experience behind them, Alison and Steve are the perfect team to launch this company and to bring this rarely performed classic play to life.

WHY WE NEED THE MONEY

It’s always a costly business putting on a show, and in particular starting up a new company. We need the capital to take away some of the burden of the production costs, to ensure we starving artists can perform on a full stomach!

You can also support us by purchasing tickets online at:

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