The Woman Who Amuses Herself by Victor Lodato is a story set in 1911 Paris and tells the tale of the worker at the Louvre who walks out of the museum with one of its most famous paintings hidden under his coat.
The Mona Lisa has always captivated the world. But for Vincenzo Peruggia the painting holds a special power, one that compels him to steal it and return it to Italy. But before he returns it, he lives in his Paris apartment under the watchful smile of La Gioconda for over two years.
Based on an incredible true story, The Woman Who Amuses Herself takes us beyond the smile in a witty and poignant exploration of the mysteries and magnetism of art.
This UK premiere is produced by Jack Studio Theatre, the same team behind the Offie-nominated five-star productions of Kes, Lifeboat, Kindred Spirits and The Invisible Man.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
The Creative Team:
Director | Kate Bannister
Set Design | Karl Swinyard
Sound Design | Julian Starr
Costume Design | Martin J Robinson
Lighting Design | Carey Chomsoonthorn
Video Design | Douglas Baker
Song Composition | Joseph Hardy
Stage Manager | Meghan Bartual Smyth
The Cast | Tice Oakfield
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 23 July 2022. Time: 7.30pm. Admission: £16, £14.
Box office: www.brockleyjack.co.ukor 0333 666 3366 (£1.80 fee for phone bookings only)