On Monday October 2nd the highly acclaimed Mull Theatre bring the award winning play ‘Art’ by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton to Resolis. Promoted by Resolis Community Arts ‘Art’ is one of the funniest, most successful and enjoyable plays of recent years and an international success story. This comedy opened in London’s West End in 1996 to rave reviews, winning an Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy.

Is a white painting art? How much would you pay for what is essentially a blank canvas? Would it matter who painted it? Serge has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. Marc can’t forgive his friend for spending so much money on it, but Serge insists Marc isn’t capable of judging art. Another friend, Yvan, although burdened with problems of his own, is eager to please and says he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to batter one another relentlessly over various failures. A riotous study of friendship.

“An almost perfect chamber piece,” writes Theatre Director Alasdair McCrone, “I've been hoping to get the rights of this show for ages but it's only just become available after a long commercial run in London and elsewhere. It's a beguiling piece which deserves considered appreciation. At first sight it seems to deal with some quite esoteric issues but on closer scrutiny it turns out to be a hilarious comedy, a battle of wits and wills amongst friends, with arguments as vitriolic as only people who really know and love each other can get away with. But listen closer again, and you'll find a lot more; this is a show full of truths and playful ideas with great rewards for the performers and audience.”

The performance is in Resolis Memorial Hall at 7:30 pm. Tickets on the door or telephone 01381 610 204 or 01349 877 625 for information or reservations.


For more information:

David Gilbert, 01381 610 204

Kenny Taylor, 01349 877 625