The Underpants

Curve 8 presents The Underpants Adaptation by Steve Martin A play by Carl Sternheim Directed by Sean Collins The Underpants is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. In Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s 1910 farce, Louise Maske’s world turns upside down when she finds her underpants around her ankles during a parade for the King. Her dogmatic, puritanical husband Theo is shocked and appalled, sensing a scandal that may spell his financial ruin. To avert disaster, Theo offers their spare room for rent, oblivious his potential boarders are would-be suitors… whose passions have been ignited by a glance at his wife’s underpants! As entanglements grow, the absurdity of human behaviour casts a comic criticism on gender politics, sexual enslavement and undeserved fame. 16 April – 3 May Preview 16 April at 8pm Opening 17 April at 8pm Thurs – Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm Tickets: $27 Full, $22 Concession, $10 Groups 10+, $18 Preview Bookings: 03 8290 7000 or www.chapeloffchapel.com.au Chapel Off Chapel 12 Little Chapel St Prahran Melways: Map 2L Ref J10