Yasmina Reza - Art

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When:

Thu 30 Jun ’11, 7:30pm–9:30pm	Saving
Fri 1 Jul ’11, 7:30pm–9:30pm	Saving
Sat 2 Jul ’11, 7:30pm–9:30pm	Saving

Where: Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson Show map

Restrictions: R15

Ticket Information:

A Reserve: $20.00
B Reserve: $15.00
Royal family: $15.00
Booking fees may apply

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'Art’ is a French language play by Yasmina Reza that premiered on 28 October 1994 at Comédie des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The English language adaptation, translated by Christopher Hampton opened in London's West End on 15 October 1996, starring Albert Finney. It also was on Broadway in New York.

The comedy, which raises questions about art and friendship, concerns three long-time friends, Serge, Marc, and Yvan. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art". Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them.

Awards:
- 1998 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy;
- 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy;
- 1998 Molière Award for Best Commercial Production;
- 1998 New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play;
- 1998 Tony Award for Best Play.