Masterpiece
James Theatre, Dungog
A masterpiece is about to be unveiled… if only anyone knew where it was! Multi-award-winning duo raeandwill bring their critically acclaimed theatre work Masterpiece to Dungog, inviting audiences of all ages into a delightfully absurd world where laughter, connection and wonder take centre stage.
Masterpiece combines mime, clowning, physical theatre and live music to create a theatrical experience unlike any other. No words. One artwork. Two clowns.
At the grand unveiling ceremony of the Masterpiece Gallery's latest and most prestigious acquisition, anticipation is high. Enter two art handlers, dancing in with the long-awaited Masterpiece.
What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming journey as Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo attempt a seemingly simple task: hanging a piece of art. But what should take moments quickly spirals into a brilliantly drawn-out exploration of persistence, partnership, performance anxiety and the beauty of human imperfection.
The production won the Festival Directors Award, San Diego Tour Ready Award and Best Emerging Artist at Sydney Fringe Festival 2024 and was nominated for the Take A Chance on Adelaide Award at Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Drawing on their professional work as hospital clowns, Rae and Will ground their performance style in patience, empathy and audience empowerment, creating an atmosphere where everyone is invited to participate in the joy of the moment.
This performance is supported by the NSW Government.
