Piece of Mind (SOLD OUT)
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Piece of Mind is written by Melbourne playwright Emma Wood. A quirky comedy, it nevertheless tackles some universal themes: aging and mortality, financial insecurity, difficult relationships and the vitality of women's relationships. With not-so-comfortable retirements looming, long suffering nurses Gwen and Allie launch a daring (and maybe-not-entirely-thought-through) business venture — a peaceful parlour featuring a really quite splendid coffin which couples can rent by the hour as means of ‘getting things off their chest’. It’s quick-fix relationship therapy with a bit of funereal cosplay for fun. What could possibly go wrong? Especially when Gwen and Allie leap in with more enthusiasm than business acumen? Throw in some cross-generational confusion, a few less than stable clients, a dynamic, tech-savvy daughter, and a fearsome octogenarian aunt with deep pockets and things quickly get out of hand, threatening Gwen and Allie’s savings, their future and even their friendship.