The Bakelite Masterpiece
by Kate Cayley
directed by Richard Rose
October 21, 2014 – November 30, 2014
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The end of World War II. Holland is in chaos. The artist van Meegeren is arrested. His crime? Selling a long-lost painting by the Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer to Hermann Goering, Nazi leader. His defense? It was a perfect forgery painted by him. His proof? In front of his prosecutor (art historian and resistance fighter) Geert Piller, he must paint another flawless Vermeer to save his life. A play that debates beauty, faith, memory and the reconstruction of a country.
★★★½ out of 4 – “Beautifully performed”, “good & thoughtful writing”, “a superb performance” – Toronto Star
“A beautifully tragic combination of history, art, religion, and philosophy.” – The Theatre Reader
“Indeed a masterpiece; a riveting story, excellent acting, staging and directing.” – Tarragon Patron
The approximate running time of the show is 1 hour and 10 minutes with no intermission.
Cast and Crew
Writer – Kate Cayley
Director – Richard Rose
Actors – Irene Poole , Geordie Johnson
Stage Manager – Natasha Bean-Smith
Set & Costume Design – Charlotte Dean
Lighting Designer – André du Toit
