In Contempt
50% SOLD OUT
COMEDY
“Your Honour, could I have a moment… with my lawyer?”
A bumbling defence lawyer from interstate fumbles his way through his hearing and loses the faith of his client – and the patience of the judge. After one too many missteps, the courtroom descends into a circus – or is it more of a rodeo? For his sins, the hapless lawyer is ordered to spend some time in the courthouse cells with his client to teach him a lesson (or at least help him remember his client’s name). From the cells, the pair will need to crack their case – and untangle the shonky practices of a notorious, eccentric lawyer on the run. This farcical courtroom comedy might be a knee-slapper – or it might be frighteningly close to reality.
About the artists
Hugh Bond and Simon Pickering are friends, colleagues, suspected lovers and… distant cousins (seriously). They have plenty of experience as performers, directors and producers in Darwin and interstate, and want to put their incessant chatter to good use. In Contempt is the first creative partnership for the Distant Cousins, putting a whacky spin on life and legal practice in Darwin.
DATE & TIME
Saturday 13 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday 14 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PRICE
General Admission $30
Group $25
LOCATION
Brown’s Mart Studio
PRACTICAL & CONTENT WARNINGS
- This event is for ages 16+
- Strong language
DURATION
60 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
- Licensed Venue
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Offer gender neutral toilets
- Have a fully accessible public toilet that is unlocked
- Access to the smoking and bar areas are wheelchair friendly
- Accessible by public transport
- Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance
- Signage is clear, large and easy to read
- Assistance dogs welcome with an appropriate toileting space nearby
- Seating options are available in all spaces
- Railing is used where appropriate (stairs and toilets etc)
- Companion cards accepted: please bring a copy