charlatan clinic’s compelling latest work, The Artefact Project, begins Wednesday, February 22^nd at French Revolver Studio, a renovated warehouse loft in Auckland Central and runs until Saturday February 25^th.

The Artefact Project is the story of Ruby and Richard, split into three short plays that chronicle their relationship over two decades; their past, present and their future, as they live, love, divorce, explore, dream, mother and father – each within their own worlds.

A collaboration between charlatan clinic’s Resident Playwright and Artistic Director Melissa Fergusson and writer David Allnutt, The Artefact Project is a conversation between two friends, whose relationship remains entirely platonic.

“This gives them an ability to speak truth about themselves and their feelings without prejudice” says Fergusson.  “It means that through them we can examine the complexities of friendship and ask the question: ‘how do we define boundaries between a man and a woman?’”.

For this challenging task, Gina Timberlake has been cast as Ruby and Mark Huston as Richard.

“Gina and Mark have a fantastic chemistry that adds depth and intensity to the performance. Both actors have to maintain a connection as they transition through different phases in life,” says Fergusson.

New gallery space/hair salon, French Revolver Studio in Victoria Street West, Auckland provides the alternative, intimate space for up to 100 guests per show for the duration of The Artefact Project.  Tickets are available through Eventfinder and at the door.

The Artefact Project is proudly supported by Suite Bar, Broken Shed Vodka, Monin, Perrier and Bloomberry Cupcakes.  Ruby and Richard are dressed by New Zealand labels Strangely Normal, Loobie’s Story, Ketze-ke and Ooby Ryn.

The Artefact Project

Wednesday February 22^nd – Saturday February 25^th

French Revolver Studio (139 – 141 Victoria Street West, Auckland)

Eventfinder: http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/the-artefact-project/auckland

Further details at www.charlatanclinic.com