“Damn me, it’s hilarious.” —The Sunday Independent

Blending together the savagely comic discourse of Adrienne Truscott (Wild Bore, Asking For It) with the slick dramaturgy of the internationally renowned theatre company Brokentalkers (The Examination, Have I No Mouth, The Blue Boy), MASTERCLASS is a parody like no other – uncovering truths about privilege, power and the hold they have over our so-called great artists and the positions and opportunities they are granted.

Taking shape as an interview, Masterclass doesn’t hold back. Performed by fed-up feminist Adrienne Truscott and all-around good guy Feidlim Cannon, Masterclass begins as a fun and familiar parody, but there is something more at play. Using the arts world as a metaphor, Masterclass is a literate and hilarious examination of gender and power.

★★★★★ “Inspired interrogation of ‘the great male artist’” —The Stage

★★★★ “Scoring pertinent points about the abusiveness inherent in the genius cult” —The Guardian

Masterclass premiered at Project Arts Centre as part of Dublin Fringe Festival in 2021.

PRODUCTION GUIDANCE
This production includes flashing lights, firearms, and the use of strong language.