The Brisbane Arts Theatre is bringing a daring psychological exploration of extreme human behaviour, sex and violence with its latest production 'Delicacy'.
Directed by Lucas Stibbard, written by Julian Hobba and inspired by the now infamous 'Der Metzgermeister' (The Master Butcher) case, the play stars Cameron Hurry as one of the leads and will be an intriguing, boundary-pushing evening. You have been warned.
Describe the show in 5 words?
Tense. Humorous. Confronting. Shocking. Enjoyable.
What is your role?
I play Neil. The guy who answers Denny's advertisement to eat someone.
How did you come to be part of this? Did you audition? What did that look like?
I auditioned just like everyone had to. Lucas, our director, put me well at ease. I was able to follow his direction and I knew I'd be able to work well with him. I knew I would be challenged as an actor which is what I wanted.
Do you find it confronting to be part of a story that deals with this subject matter?
When I first read the script, it was like what I was reading wasn't really happening. It was surreal, like a dream. It's set inside a home and some very private and extraordinary things happen. All this made me want to do it more as I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone.
Have there been any crazy/ weird/ awkward behind-the-scenes stories you can share?
Trying out, in full public view, how I needed to cut off a certain (fake) appendage was interesting. We needed to see how the blood looked and we were outside on the grass so we wouldn't damage the floor inside. Seeing someone shove a (stage) knife down their pants and see blood pour down their legs while five people calmly look on would have been one of the weirdest things people walking by would have seen!
Why should audiences come see this?
It's something they've never seen and very unlikely to ever see again. They'll be laughing one minute and gasping in shock the next!
Anything else our readers should know?
Don't believe the "hype". If you've read the synopsis you're expecting to see a certain type of show. So come along and leave your preconceptions at the door!
'Delicacy' is on at the Brisbane Arts Theatre until June 15.
