This Mortal Flesh March 12, 2009

This Mortal Flesh: an erotic tease at the Firehall Arts Centre

If Holly touches Harry, he’ll blow up; which is unfortunate because they really, really want to touch.

The Firehall Arts Centre presents a MachineFair production of This Mortal Flesh, an erotic tease by Andrew Templeton, the writer of Portia, My Love (nominated for a Jessie for Outstanding Original Script).

This play about profound love, delayed gratification and exploding flamingos is directed by the Jessie-nominated David Bloom (The Monument, Und), known for the intelligence and sly humour he brings to his work. The cast includes the multi-talented performers Tanya Marquardt and Billy Marchenski as the frustrated lovers. Set design is by the Jessie-nominated Kate King, with costumes by Nina Prelog.

"This Mortal Flesh is a potent mix of sex, comedy and ideas," explains Bloom. “It's a fantasy and a parable, but at its core it is a very human story about risk and trust.

“It’s fascinating to work on an erotic two-person play where the characters can’t touch each other. Luckily with Tanya and Billy we have two sensual and fearless performers who are at home in their bodies and with each other. Sparks will definitely fly.”

This Mortal Flesh by Andrew Templeton, produced by MachineFair
March 13 – 21 2009, Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 pm; 2:00 pm Matinees on Sat & Sun; Pay What You Can Matinee on Weds at 1pm. Pay What You Can preview on March 12th.

Official Website: http://machinefair.ca