A colourful new comedy-drama starring John Wood!

The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents Bakersfield Mist

by Stephen Sachs

Tasmanian Theatre Company

Is the true value of art in the eyes of the beholder? Maude (Julie Nhill - Australian actress known for her roles in The Young Doctors, Prisoner, Sons and Daughters and Blue Heelers), an unemployed bartender, has bought a painting for a few bucks from an opp shop. Despite almost trashing it, she now thinks it’s a Jackson Pollock worth millions. In fact she’s certain it is. But when world-class art expert, Lionel Percy (John Wood - Gold Logie Award-winning Australian actor and writer, best known for his role as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in police drama Blue Heelers), flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer park home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he really has no idea what he’s about to discover Based on a true story, Bakersfield Mist is a comedy set in the present day.

'Inspired by true events, this sparkling and colourful new comedy-drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic.'

The Telegraph

'A thoroughly entertaining 85 minutes of quipping arguing, boozing, opining, fist-fighting and soul-baring.' The Times

Food and Drink Arrive early and enjoy dinner at our Arts Café. Make a reservation today on 5588 4087.

DATE Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 July 2017, 7.30pm

VENUE The Arts Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast COST Adult $48.00, Concession $42.00, Student (secondary / tertiary) $26.00, Child $26.00 Group 6+ $42, Student Group 6+ $21

https://theartscentregc.com.au/bakersfield-mist/?s=bakersfield&date=

Presented by The Arts Centre Gold Coast, The Tasmanian Theatre Company and Straightjacket Productions in association with The Karralyka Centre Tasmanian Theatre Company – Hobart, Tasmania Straightjacket Productions – Melbourne, Victoria Karralyka Centre – Ringwood, Victoria

Image Credit: Gina Milicia