Studies for a Portrait
From: Tuesday, 30th March 2010
To: Sunday, 23 May 2010
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Synopsis
Julian Barker, one of America’s most celebrated artists, has only months to live. News of his demise ignites primal instincts in his inner circle and the world of art. Chad, Julian's younger partner, is set to in herit his valuable legacy. But Marcus, Julian's former lover, is determined to stake his claim. Chad's 23 year-old boyfriend intervenes with his own agenda. Jockeying for control, each man uses the sharpest tools at his disposal: sex, domination and art. This funny new play asks: who truly benefits from an artists body of work - those closest to him, or those who enjoy his creation.
Our Review:
13 April 2010
Having originally been presented in 2009 by Good Night Out Presents at the White Bear Theatre and then at the Oval House, Daniel Reitz’s Studies for a Portrait now finds itself in the equally intimate surrounds of the King’s Head.
Exploring issues of art, fame, legacy and ownership the play tells the story of renowned artist Julian Barker (John Atterbury) who, dying of pancreatic cancer and with only months to live, escapes to his Hampton home with his partner Chad (Travis Oliver). Here, while Julian drinks and paints, Chad fields calls from everyone who wants a piece of Julian’s legacy while attempting to set up the Julian Barker Foundation (a tax haven for Chad). Chad must also deal with Julian’s ex Marcus (Simon Wright) and his own much younger boyfriend Justin (Tristan Summers).
As the lynchpin of the piece, Travis Oliver manages the emotional complexity of his character with aplomb moving smoothly ...
Latest User Review
kilburncat - 3 April 2010:
Plays with a gay theme usually involve an attractive young actor wandering around in his underpants for part of the proceedings and this follows the pattern except it has TWO attractive actors walking around in their underwear. However in this instance the cast are talented, the older painter and his former lover giving particularly fine performances of some depth. Two of my companions found it over long and in need of cutting but I enjoyed the pauses - one's attention was always held. A single set throughout but imaginative use of sound effects. An engrossing evening which considering it takes place behind a pub, merits the 4 stars. Good....
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Daniel Reitz (Author)
Ben Cooper (Producer)
Benjamin Jones (Producer)
Good Night Out (in association with the White Bear) (Producer)
Adam Spreadbury-Maher (Director)
Kate Guinness (Design)
Boy George (Music)
Sean Goodman (Sound)
Richard Williamson (Lighting)
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