VENUS IN FURS

PRODUCTION AND COSTUME DESIGNER

After several auditions to find his lead actress, Thomas struggles to find a woman feminine enough. In walks Aphrodite in disguise to teach him a lesson he'll never forget.Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—oddly enough, named Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas’ interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win.

  • Written by David Ives

    Director Ryan Whitworth-Jones
    Set/Costume Designer & Maker‍ Paris Burrows
    Lighting Designer Chris Milburn-Clark
    Sound Designer Maddy Picard
    Production Manager TK Abioye

  • CAST

    Thomas Pat Gandin

    Vanda Candice Mejias

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    Nominated for "Best in Theatre" Sydney Fringe 2023