Catherine at Avignon writer compared to Stoppard

Sydney writer Paul Gilchrist's new play, Catherine at Avignon, has received great reviews. “... verve of the storytelling….. There is something of Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern… Like Stoppard ,Gilchrist is great with words, and amply demonstrates it in scene after scene of highly amusing and erudite verbal sparring… a significant achievement in writing, direction and staging..” media-culture.org.au “Gilchrist’s newest work Catherine of Avignon is a thought-provoking piece on the importance of truth and purity of spirit in a world gone mad… poetic and whimsical, Gilchrist seamlessly weaves olde English and 21st century language to jolt us between yesterday and today at will.” http://www.altmedia.net.au/theatre-catherine-of-avingnon/ “Gilchrist’s script is clever and engaging ….The performances are brilliantly executed ……Catherine at Avignon is a simple yet powerful story of doing what is right, regardless of what is easy or comfortable. It is a thought-provoking, uplifting performance that leaves the audience hopeful for a better world.” http://www.aussietheatre.com/revcatherine.htm What’s it Catherine at Avignon about? Strange place. Strange time. Strangely familiar. This is the bawdy and bloody story of an extraordinary personality. In a world of corruption, decadence and intrigue, a lone woman confronts the most powerful institution of her times. Sexy, passionate and very funny, Catherine at Avignon is an exciting, exotic theatrical experience by Sydney writer Paul Gilchrist, the creator of 2008’s underground hit True Times Three. “I can’t really bring to mind the last time I laughed as loud and almost amidst it, felt the agony of intense, searing tragedy.” Australian Stage Online. Set in fourteenth century France, and inspired by actual events, Catherine at Avignon is the epic story of an extraordinary personality. Branded a no one by her society, Catherine fearlessly took on kings and queens. Avignon would be her greatest challenge. TAP Gallery, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst. Until June 21, Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 5pm $25 / $20, Cheap Tuesdays (min $12) Bookings: 0403 762 212 or www.subtlenuance.com Don't miss it! Until June 21.