In the small Australian town of McGuffin, the local council is thrown into disarray when the mayor suddenly resigns a week before the mid-term election, despite being a shoo-in to keep his seat. When a self-proclaimed 'sovereign citizen' with an anti-government agenda is revealed as next in line for the top job, two friends step up and announce their rival candidacies. Complicated pasts, a meddling journalist and blackmail rumours push friendships to the limit – can they handle the mess of politics? Or will their friendship crumble under the pressure? Buckle up for a bumpy election ride!
The iconic Aussie documentary Rats In The Ranks meets Thornton Wilder's Our Town in this brand new comedy about the cut-throat world of politics and media spin. Fresh from the success of Boxing Day BBQ, Sam O'Sullivan reunites with director Mark Kilmurry for another fast-paced and topical theatrical experience not to be missed.
Copublished with Ensemble Theatre.
SAM O'SULLIVAN is an award-winning writer and actor who has worked with the likes of Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St. Theatre, Darlinghurst Theatre, Griffin Independent, Mophead Productions and Sport for Jove. He was nominated for Sydney Theatre Awards for his performances in Punk Rock and Journey’s End. Other theatre credits include, Constellations, Kill the Messenger, My Zinc Bed, No End of Blame, The Norman Conquests Trilogy, Nearer the Gods and Consent. His screen credits include the feature film Crossing Paths and television series Class of 07, Amazing Grace, Black Comedy, On the Ropes, Packed to the Rafters, Wonderland and Fast Tracks, among others. As a writer he has received commissions from the Australian Theatre for Young People, Ensemble Theatre, Redline Productions and Poetry in Action. His plays include The Block Universe, The Wind in the Underground, Charlie Pilgrim, You’re Not Special, Boxing Day BBQ and McGuffin Park. He is a recipient of ATYP’s Foundation Commission and has been shortlisted for several other awards including the Animal Logic Screenwriting Award, the Philip Parsons Fellowship, the David Williamson Playwright’s Award, the Silver Gull and several Sydney Theatre Awards.
| Cast Info | 2F, 3M, (doubling available) |
| Genres | Australian History, Comedy, Satire |
| Themes | Political/Social themes |
| Audiences | Adult, Young Adult |
| Extent | 100 |
| Edition | CTS |
| Size | 137 x 210 mm |