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00:01My name is Margie Argyle and I've been the Artistic Director of the Argyle Theatre for six years.
00:05The theatre we make is uncompromising, it's urgent, it's visceral.
00:11I think humourless is a bit unfair.
00:14Money is the death of creativity.
00:16Actually, I remember once I was like freestyle monologuing about death and decay
00:20and someone goes, oh Margie, there's a man out the front who says you haven't paid for your Uber Eats.
00:24And I just immediately lost my train of thought.
00:27It's like, oh great, now I'm just sitting here with a bar me.
00:30You know, thanks a lot.
00:31I think our next season launching tomorrow night is probably our most challenging year.
00:36Margie, sorry.
00:38Sorry everyone.
00:40Looks cool though.
00:41I am so sorry, could you just give me a minute?
00:43We'll probably leave it there, let's cut.
00:44Oh no, no, don't cut.
00:46No, we've got it, let's pack up.
00:47Thank God that's over.
00:48Thanks a lot Christian, I had a lot more to say to them.
00:51We just, we need you in a meeting with the CEO about half an hour ago.
00:54Oh God, what does he want?
00:55He wants you to sign off on the program for tomorrow night's launch.
00:58Yeah, this has strong admin energy.
01:01Sorry about that.
01:01Okay, all right, come on.
01:02Let's go, let's feed the capitalist machine then.
01:04Benetta!
01:08I didn't know you had an interview, it's not in the diary.
01:10It's in my diary.
01:11I've worked for three hours, is that normal?
01:13Daniel, I'm so sorry.
01:16I've just been sitting in a really creative space this morning.
01:19Well, I've been sitting here for about half an hour.
01:21Okay, sorry.
01:22All right, let's have a look.
01:23Give me the program.
01:25Best program yet, I reckon.
01:29Great pick.
01:31Remember, this launch is tomorrow, Margie.
01:34Yeah, look, I'm still not happy about Grease being the big show next season.
01:38Like, really, Australia's premiere avant-garde theatre and we're doing Grease.
01:42It's trash.
01:43Papa would be turning in his grave.
01:45No, Margie, we agreed on this weeks ago.
01:47Carmel says the board needs a commercial hit with a big name.
01:50Okay, so why are you letting the chair of the board tell the artistic director what to do?
01:55There's a lot of your experimental stuff in here, Margie.
01:58Look, three plays with full frontal nudity.
02:00It loses subscribers.
02:02Says you.
02:03No, I'm here to push boundaries and I am unapologetic about that.
02:06I don't think you understand the seriousness of our financial situation.
02:09And I'll be honest, a lot of the mismanagement leads back to you.
02:13Okay.
02:14Do you think when my father started this place...
02:16Ah, here we go.
02:16No, no, no, when he was doing work like this, okay, do you think he was thinking about money?
02:21We lived and breathed theatre.
02:23I basically lived under this desk when I was a child and I would listen to my father downstairs ploughing
02:28the craft all night.
02:32We're doing Grease.
02:34No, I'm sorry, Daniel.
02:35I've made a decision this morning.
02:37We're not doing Grease.
02:38I've got a bigger idea.
02:39I think I'm having a panic attack.
02:40We're not redesigning the guide.
02:42The discussion is over.
02:43Excuse me if I'm not inclined to listen to someone who eats Nando's for breakfast and scrolls realestate.com on
02:48the toilet.
02:49Okay.
02:51I'm out.
02:55Out of the meeting or...
02:57What do you mean out of this meeting?
02:58Actually, I'm allowed to change my mind.
03:01You don't understand the artistic process, Daniel.
03:03And by the way, no one wants to see you news, okay?
03:07Well, let's not generalise.
03:08We've all seen it from every angle, back and front and bent over.
03:11I've seen more of you than my own wife.
03:13Toxic.
03:14Toxic masculinity.
03:16Good luck finding anyone else who can deal with the great Margie Argyle.
03:22Okay, Mary.
03:24Unfortunately, due to a series of strategic realignments, your position at this organisation no longer exists.
03:31Full details of your redundancy are in this information pack.
03:35Julia, please.
03:36I'm 65.
03:37I know.
03:38I'm your mentor.
03:40So you must know what I'm about to say next, which is no further discussion will be entered into.
03:45That's right.
03:46That is one of mine.
03:48Yeah, classic Mary.
03:49All right, that's the awkwardness over.
03:51So how's things at home?
03:52How's Graham?
03:53Roger?
03:54Your husband, yes.
03:55He died.
03:57Are you sure that's not in my notes?
04:01Carmel.
04:01Quick word in your office, Julia.
04:03Now?
04:03Yes.
04:04Now.
04:04Might be a moment.
04:05How are you, Mary?
04:07She's fine.
04:08Husband died, so she's a bit sad.
04:09Take a moment.
04:10But out by the end of the day.
04:13It's all lies, Mum.
04:14Can't believe the CEO of a bank just, like, literally lies.
04:17Just literally lie and, like...
04:18Just let me handle it.
04:20Fine.
04:20It seems that Ryan, in his capacity in the lending centre, has wiped a customer's personal
04:25loans.
04:26Tom McNamara.
04:28Is that your ex-husband, Julia?
04:30Ex-husband, yes.
04:32What have you done?
04:33What?
04:33He's got a new start-up.
04:35Get this, though.
04:35Edible coffee cup.
04:36So you finish the coffee...
04:38Oh, just edible coffee cups already exist.
04:39You can't start that up.
04:41Well, I'm glad I did it anyway.
04:42It was a legend move, so...
04:44Obviously, the police will have to be called.
04:47Police?
04:47Mum?
04:48That's like prison.
04:49Oh, stop it.
04:50No-one's going to prison.
04:52Are they?
04:52What do you think of theatre, Julia?
04:55Theatre?
04:56Didn't realise they were still doing it.
04:58Don't we all just watch Netflix now?
05:00I am the chair of a fantastic little theatre, the Argyle.
05:03You will have heard of it.
05:04No.
05:04And we just lost our CEO.
05:06He was so sad to go.
05:08Mm-hmm.
05:08But I think that you would be perfect to take over.
05:12Oh, I'm sorry.
05:13Is this a joke?
05:14Am I on Candid Camera?
05:16No.
05:17What's Candid Camera?
05:18Just come over and fill in until the new CEO starts,
05:21and then we can forget all about this.
05:23Seriously, Mum, what is Candid Camera?
05:24Shut up.
05:26Let's just talk outside.
05:28Don't touch any of those computers, Ryan.
05:32Theatre?
05:33Oliver.
05:34Oh, come on, come on.
05:36I tripled profit last quarter.
05:38Yes, we're all aware of your bulging trophy cabinet.
05:40And I got rid of family leave.
05:42Look, the Argyle is having a few tiny financial issues,
05:46but you'll iron them out in no time.
05:48And when I do iron out these tiny financial issues,
05:50I get my job back, yes?
05:51Yes, yes, yes.
05:52And Ryan does too?
05:53You will love it.
05:55And they have a really dynamic artistic director.
05:59Bring out your invoices!
06:03Approved, approved, approved.
06:05Good news, everyone, I'm in charge.
06:07OK, so we're not going to have someone telling us
06:09there's no money for the things we need to make our art.
06:11There actually is no money, though, so have your fun.
06:14Good to have fun.
06:15Oh, she's off.
06:16Jacob.
06:16Jacob, Jacob, Jacob.
06:17Yeah.
06:18I've cancelled Greece.
06:20Thank God.
06:20Guess what we're going to do instead?
06:21What?
06:25Sorry, what?
06:26Yep, starring me, directed by me.
06:28Um, you'll be stunning.
06:29Yeah.
06:29Are you saying you're going to do the half-buried peasant?
06:31Yes, Christian.
06:32First person to attempt it since Papa, first woman.
06:35But it's an obscure 18th century French play.
06:38Yeah.
06:38And it goes for four hours.
06:40And it involves dumping two tons of sand on stage.
06:42Eight tons.
06:44I need eight tons.
06:45Well, you'll never get the board to sign off on.
06:47Oh, Christian.
06:49I feel like you're just still struggling with the fact that nothing blossomed between us.
06:54Sure.
06:55You know, we had fun.
06:56It was one night.
06:58I might leave you to it, guys.
07:00Yeah.
07:01Excuse me.
07:02Who's that?
07:03I don't know.
07:03Okay.
07:04You know, this is bigger than us.
07:06Can you just support me, please?
07:09I have to do my job.
07:11I'm sorry.
07:11No, no.
07:12Yeah, great.
07:12I have to do my job.
07:13Do your little job.
07:14No, good decision.
07:15It's not personal.
07:16No, I'll bring Donna in on it instead.
07:18Donna!
07:20Donna!
07:21I have lost my job, you absolute moron.
07:24How could you ask Ryan to do that?
07:26I did it.
07:26I just said it was something someone could do if they worked at a bank.
07:29Oh, please.
07:30You know how insecure and gullible he is.
07:32Hey.
07:32I'm talking about someone else.
07:34Oh, sweet.
07:34I don't have time for this.
07:37Now he's hung up on me.
07:38Wonderful.
07:39Are you even going to apologise for committing fraud?
07:41Oh, sorry for committing fraud.
07:44This is serious, Ryan.
07:45After all the expensive schools and the tutors.
07:48Yeah, and this is all stuff that you wanted.
07:50I'm really disappointed.
07:52You know what the worst thing is?
07:53I now have to go and work at a theatre.
07:55A bunch of lefties moaning into their chakras and talking about their feelings.
08:01I actually feel sick.
08:07The work we make is uncompromising, it's urgent, it's visceral.
08:13I think our next season is probably our most challenging yet.
08:18Don't miss it.
08:19Launch day!
08:21That's looking good, guys.
08:22Does she know?
08:23I don't think so.
08:24Shit's going to hit the fan.
08:25Morning, everyone.
08:26Come on.
08:28Christian!
08:30Margie!
08:31Who's this?
08:32Look, I only just found out the new CEO's starting at 10.
08:35The board were trying to call you last night.
08:37Yeah, I stayed at a friend's house.
08:39Which friend was that?
08:40I've got heaps of friends.
08:41I don't know.
08:41Sure.
08:42Yeah.
08:43Boy or girl.
08:44Hello, you've reached Carmel Martin.
08:46Leave a message.
08:47Carmel, it's Margie.
08:48We need to have a serious conversation.
08:50God, never here, never available.
08:52You know what?
08:54Let's get everyone in the rehearsal space and loosen up.
08:56You know, everything's feeling really tight and congested.
09:00What's that?
09:00Who's with me?
09:01I'm with you.
09:02Let's get in there.
09:04Donna, Jacob, let's go.
09:06I'll be mother.
09:08Ooh, like coral in the ocean.
09:11Whoa!
09:15Ah!
09:19Jesus Christ.
09:23Hello?
09:25Hello?
09:27Hello?
09:30Ah!
09:36Ah!
09:51Hello.
09:53Oh, here she is.
09:55Welcome, Julian McNair.
09:56Come on, bring it in.
09:57I don't know that that's appropriate in the workplace.
10:00Okay, first time in the theatre, taking it all in.
10:06Everyone, this is our new CEO, Julia McNamara.
10:10Let's form a circle, guys.
10:11Oh, I won't hold hands.
10:12I've not had COVID, so feel free to close it up.
10:16Alright, Julia, do you want to tell the group a bit about yourself?
10:18Then we'll go round in a circle. Now?
10:20Yeah, jump on in.
10:22Alright.
10:23What defines Julia McNamara?
10:25I know what it is.
10:26It's a grind set, which is like a mindset, but I'm grinding.
10:3024-7.
10:31Do not stop the grind until I get results.
10:33And that's how I have expanded the operational bandwidth of billion-dollar companies
10:37while keeping price-to-earnings ratios through the roof.
10:41What does that mean?
10:42Don't know.
10:42Just got the bit about grinding.
10:43But hey, there's also a fun side to JMAC.
10:46I enjoy working out, so if anyone wants to chat, chin up PBs, down for that.
10:51And my guilty pleasure is Dancing with the Stars.
10:56Great show.
10:57Yes.
10:57So that's me in a nutshell.
10:59Work hard, play.
11:00Not quite as hard as I work.
11:02Okay.
11:04Um, thank you, Julia.
11:05Obviously, I'm Maggie Argyle.
11:07I've been the artistic director here for six years, and I'm in charge of absolutely everything
11:12except the boring financial stuff.
11:15Hmm.
11:15But I'm also a storyteller.
11:17I'm a truth custodian.
11:19I'm a disruptor.
11:20I'm a witch.
11:20I'm a feminist.
11:21I'm a mother.
11:22Yeah.
11:23My work is constantly grappling with the universality of our biological makeup,
11:28combined with a collective sense of the sublime.
11:32Yeah.
11:32So what does that mean?
11:33Welcome to the arts, basically.
11:35So that's me.
11:36I'll go next.
11:38Christian Miller, marketing.
11:39Yeah, look, we probably don't have time to go around everyone.
11:42Keep moving.
11:42So tonight is the VIP launch of our new season program.
11:48Woo!
11:48Yeah!
11:49Yes, we're going to have champagne.
11:51There'll be roving performances.
11:53We've got copious totes.
11:55Copious totes.
11:56There's some fun stuff in there.
11:57Drink bottles, fidget spinner, do-it-yourself moon cup.
12:00All Grease themed, by the way.
12:01Let's not forget.
12:02It is, yeah.
12:03Anyway, this is where we come together as a group.
12:07And we start to be the beat of the same drum.
12:14Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:16Although.
12:16Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:18Eh-oh eh-oh eh-oh.
12:19Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:19Oh-oh.
12:19Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:21Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:23Oh-oh.
12:23Oh-oh.
12:24I'm sorry.
12:25How long does this usually go for?
12:2620 minutes, usually.
12:28Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:29Uh-oh.
12:29Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:30Come on.
12:31Take me off that.
12:32Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:33Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:35Eh-oh eh-oh.
12:37So how often does the clapping and chanting thing happen?
12:41Oh, every morning.
12:42Every morning.
12:43It's a fantastic way to get into the body.
12:45Interesting use of staff time.
12:48Well, I'm looking forward to working with you.
12:50I've heard great things, Margie.
12:51Oh, my real name is Marguerite.
12:53Would you prefer I call you that?
12:54No, I just think it's interesting.
12:56Do you?
12:58Okay, well I would like to hit the ground running,
13:00so a couple of things.
13:01I need to get across next year's program ASAP.
13:03Oh, grab a tote.
13:04No, I don't want a tote.
13:06Have a look.
13:07And Carmel mentioned the place is under financial pressure.
13:09Did she?
13:10How do you know Carmel?
13:11I was her 2IC at Novacorp Bank.
13:13Okay, you were nipping at her heels.
13:15No wonder you're here.
13:19I also need profit and loss statements.
13:21Who can I get those from?
13:22Me and only me.
13:24Well, could you email those across, please?
13:26So what is the Julia McNamara story?
13:30Girl talk, come on, married, single, let's have it.
13:33Single.
13:34Mother of one.
13:35Really?
13:35A mother?
13:36It's interesting.
13:37I wasn't picking up on that energy.
13:39I got single though.
13:40I guess like recognises like.
13:46Anyway, thank you so much for coming past.
13:48I have a huge meeting about our launch.
13:50Yes.
13:51Yes, we do.
13:51I'm coming to that.
13:53Don't think you're required.
13:54Don't worry about it.
13:57Okay, so let's talk launch.
13:59Okay, the lights are going to come down.
14:00There's going to be the silence in the space.
14:02The anticipation, the build, and then BAM!
14:04Music.
14:05And here she comes, Margie Argyle.
14:07Or a version of Margie.
14:08We're never truly ourselves on stage.
14:09And then obviously, I'll go to press the launch button.
14:12Margie, sorry.
14:13I should have said this earlier.
14:14Carmel emailed.
14:15Just a little change, no biggie.
14:17She wants Julia to launch the program and press the button.
14:20What?
14:21What?
14:21Margie always launches the program.
14:23That's an Argyle tradition.
14:25No, it makes sense.
14:26I can see the strategy.
14:27It means I can present my financial plan.
14:29Oh.
14:29Do you have a performance background?
14:31Well, I've given presentations in front of the CEOs of the four major banks.
14:35So, you tell me.
14:37Do I?
14:37Yeah.
14:38Well, I guess if Ibsen were alive today, I'd be giving PowerPoint presentations all over
14:42the shop.
14:44Who's Ibsen?
14:48Ah, interesting.
14:49No one knows.
14:50Keep references relatable.
14:51That's a good tip for everybody.
14:53Now, the big show I'm launching is Grease.
14:56Yes?
14:56Yes, Grease.
14:57Great movie, high profit yield.
14:58And Carmel said something about getting a big name in.
15:01Ah, undecided.
15:02Thanks.
15:03Yep.
15:03Okay.
15:04Well, here's a thought.
15:05Did you know Sonia Kruger can sing?
15:09I know.
15:10I didn't realise either.
15:11I saw a clip.
15:12Yeah, so, um, casting's actually the artistic director.
15:16You wait till you see this.
15:17She's doing that Chumbawamba song.
15:19Does the Wi-Fi work here?
15:20I've been having trouble.
15:20Oh, I switched it off.
15:22Again, Donna?
15:23No one was using it.
15:24Donna, we've been through this.
15:25Someone's always using the Wi-Fi.
15:27But we're all in here and it's out there.
15:29That's not how Wi-Fi works.
15:30Sorry, what's this?
15:31I'll just, I'll restart the router, shall I?
15:33Add that to my list.
15:34Yeah.
15:34Me as well.
15:35Yep, and my lunch.
15:37And what?
15:38Just my lunch on your list as well.
15:39Put my lunch on.
15:41Mmm.
15:42Fishbowl.
15:43Yes, indeed.
15:44Extra fish.
15:45Alright.
15:45Okay, well let's get on with it, I guess.
15:47That's it?
15:48Yeah, that's it.
15:49Oh, there she is, the boss.
15:54Who's Ibsen?
15:55Honestly, I nearly died.
15:57Like the day of the launch and they send in some corporate robot to snoop around our finances.
16:01No one's to tell her anything.
16:02Mm-mm.
16:02Keep her out of it.
16:03Waste 42 inches.
16:05It's up a bit, Max.
16:06Well what does that mean?
16:07Oh, nothing.
16:08I think I need a new tape measure actually.
16:10Yeah, I think you do, Donna.
16:11There's no budget for that.
16:12Donna, why is this on here?
16:13What's that?
16:14It's the router, she's yarn bombed it.
16:15Donna?
16:16It buzzes and it looks ugly.
16:17Well, it's a major fire hazard.
16:19Sorry, it's coming off.
16:20Hey!
16:21Pick it.
16:22Don't snip it.
16:23Alright.
16:24Guys, let's focus.
16:25Let's talk about the launch tonight.
16:26So you're just gonna sneak a new play into the program and hide that from Julia?
16:31Yeah.
16:32Exactly.
16:32But everything's grease themed.
16:34Alright, what about all the totes?
16:35Just reload the totes.
16:36Um, there's copious totes, Margie.
16:38You said it yourself.
16:39Yeah, I know there's copious totes, Christian.
16:41I ordered them.
16:42But can you help me out here and reload the totes?
16:44I'm not helped.
16:44It's not that hard to reload the totes.
16:45I'm going to reload the totes, Margie.
16:47Reload the totes.
16:48Not a yelling in the workplace.
16:49Julia, how are you going?
16:50Come in, come in.
16:51Welcome to the wardrobe department.
16:53Where dreams come to life.
16:55Gosh.
16:56So, do you make all this?
16:57Yep.
16:58Yes, of course.
16:59You can buy costumes.
17:00Do you know Spotlight?
17:02I can't bear this.
17:03Yes, I know Spotlight.
17:05Okay, well maybe check that out.
17:06Margie, still don't have any profit and loss statements.
17:09Okay, that's working now, guys.
17:11Hey, you know what our donors really love?
17:14When the CEO gets into party mode on launch night, don't they?
17:18Yeah?
17:19Don't worry about that because I can party with the best of them.
17:22Really?
17:23Yes.
17:23You know what you should do?
17:24Something Grease themed.
17:26What about a sexy Sandy?
17:28I'd love to do a Sandy.
17:29I'm good with vinyl.
17:30Yeah.
17:31No, I'm not doing that.
17:32Go on, it'll be fun.
17:33No.
17:34Who?
17:34That's a shame, Julia.
17:36Car Mall is going to be really disappointed.
17:39Just FYI, I went to last year's office Christmas party as Michelle Bullock.
17:43Who's that?
17:44The head of the Reserve Bank.
17:45It was hilarious.
17:46Hmm.
17:47Okay.
17:48I'm needed in wigs.
17:49That was a relatable reference.
17:51It's very funny because her glasses are completely different to mine.
17:57Donna, I'll think about the Sandy thing.
17:59Come and see me, Marcus.
18:02Let's try this one.
18:03Okay, let's have a look.
18:04Let's have a look.
18:05Let's have a look.
18:08Oh no, I don't think that, that's not it.
18:10That's not it.
18:11That's not it, is it?
18:11No.
18:12Okay, here's the updated run sheet for tonight.
18:14Oh, what's this?
18:15I'm on last.
18:17That was Carmel's call, it's not my call.
18:18Oh yeah, but I bet you're loving it.
18:20Oh my God, yes.
18:21I'm in love with Carmel now.
18:22I'm in love with everyone.
18:23I'm in love with Jacob.
18:24I'm in love with everyone.
18:28Come on, Margie.
18:30How hard is it to send an email?
18:35Come on, Margie.
18:38Time to give her a dose of the craft, I think.
18:40A little bit of acting.
18:41I still need those reports.
18:43Oh, wow.
18:44What is this?
18:45Do you look like the altar boy from St Cecilia's?
18:47Julia, I've just had a phone call.
18:49Okay.
18:51From my son, Little Cherry.
18:52Oh, you have a son.
18:53Sorry, what's his name?
18:54Little Cherry.
18:55Cherry?
18:56He's named after his grandfather, Jerry, but he couldn't say Jerry, so he said Cherry.
19:01Cherry, Cherry, Cherry, Cherry, Cherry.
19:03Named himself.
19:05Anyway, he's just found out he's dyslexic.
19:07What, just now?
19:08Yep.
19:08How old is he?
19:10Eight.
19:11Okay.
19:11Did he call you from school?
19:13Sorry, it's 4.30.
19:14Yeah, but the point is I need to rush home tonight.
19:17You know?
19:17The poor little boy needs his mother, so.
19:20Okay.
19:21I just need to change the running order for the launch tonight.
19:24Sure.
19:24Yeah.
19:25Whatever gives me those reports.
19:26Okay.
19:27Hm?
19:27Thanks, Jules.
19:29Oh, Jules.
19:32Mums get it.
19:34I don't get any of it.
19:38Is this where you thought your life would end up?
19:40Oh, 1000%.
19:41Yeah.
19:42Oh, finally reloading the totes.
19:44I'll see you guys tonight at the launch.
19:45I'm going for a drink.
19:47I'm exhausted.
19:49I'll go get us some more totes.
19:51Thanks, Kat.
19:53Is that Margie?
19:54Did she just leave?
19:55Yes.
19:56She still hasn't given me those reports.
19:58Uh, well, I could show you the reports, if you wanted.
20:03Yes, please.
20:04Just between us, though, okay?
20:05Fine.
20:06Alright.
20:09So, how long have you been at the Argyle?
20:1120 years.
20:1220 years?
20:13From Usher all the way to the top.
20:15Oh, wow.
20:16I actually used to tread the boards myself, but, um...
20:18No, admin's my real passion, and I know that now.
20:21Oh, my God.
20:22What?
20:24Okay, this place is a disaster.
20:26No wonder she didn't want me to see these.
20:28Well, maybe you shouldn't be seeing them.
20:30Oh, no.
20:30No?
20:31Okay.
20:31How has she been allowed to spend like this?
20:34Well, if you want to turn things around, she has got to go.
20:36And I'm more than happy to pull the trigger.
20:38Well, you can't, because the board's the only one who can fire Muggie.
20:42Uh, Carmel would never fire a woman.
20:44It'd be very off-brand for her.
20:45Oh, God.
20:46I think you're right.
20:47Mm.
20:47I am.
20:48I'm gonna be stuck here forever.
20:50Yeah.
20:51It's a dream.
20:53MUSIC
21:04Thank you, Sarah.
21:05Thank you, Sarah.
21:06Hello!
21:08Hello!
21:08How are you?
21:09Thank you for your donation.
21:11Hi!
21:12Hey!
21:12Oh, I love that.
21:13I nearly bought it, but I didn't because I, in the end I thought, no.
21:19Carmel!
21:19We've been trying to get in touch with you all day.
21:22Yes, and I have been frantically trying to call you back, but, you know...
21:25We should have brunch. Let's have brunch. Let's sort out brunch.
21:27Let's do brunch. I love brunch.
21:29We've got a lot to talk about.
21:29Bye.
21:31Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for coming.
21:33And, of course, a very big thank you to Darren Henderson
21:36from the Westport City Council.
21:37He has his demons, but he's always been very supportive of us.
21:41So, without any further ado,
21:43to announce our major production for this season,
21:45I'll bring on the brilliant, the talented, the effervescent Margie Argyle.
21:54Thank you, everybody.
21:55And before I get started, just a little reminder.
21:58Please grab a tote.
21:59We have copious totes, so grab one, grab two, grab eight.
22:03Take one home for your loved ones.
22:06You know what? I'm going to throw out the script tonight
22:08because I was asked to come up here and compromise everything.
22:13They wanted me to rip out my artistic soul
22:16and feed it to the capitalist machine.
22:19But I am a storyteller.
22:22Okay?
22:23I tell stories.
22:32You know, my late great father, Jeremy Argyle,
22:36used to stare mediocrity down and say,
22:39no, thank you.
22:40Get on a bus and get out of here.
22:43So, for the first time in 20 years,
22:47I will be performing the play that put this theatre on the map.
22:51Ladies and gentlemen, our major production this season,
22:56L'Episonne Moitientere.
22:59What?
23:00It's supposed to be this.
23:02Farewell, Grace.
23:27I am a peasant buried half alive,
23:30but by God, I will prevail.
23:38And now I'd like to introduce our new CEO, Julia McNamara.
23:51What in the name of God is she wearing?
23:54Barbara Grace Lightning.
23:57Childish.
23:58So unprofessional, a lot of you.
24:03Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
24:05Well, in keeping with tonight's theme,
24:08I'm here to say you'd better shape up.
24:13Because you need a plan.
24:16And I can keep you strategised.
24:21There we go.
24:23Always good to have a laugh
24:25before discussing serious business.
24:29Unfortunately, the Argyle Theatre
24:31is experiencing extreme financial difficulty.
24:35And if something isn't done,
24:37this may be the last season you ever have.
24:40And the person single-handedly responsible
24:42for running this place into the ground
24:44is in fact...
24:45Thank you, Julia.
24:46And now I would like to launch this season's program.
24:49I will do it.
24:50I will do it.
24:51I will launch this season.
24:52I will launch it.
24:53I'm launching it.
24:54The artistic director does it.
24:56I'm doing it.
24:56I'm launching it.
24:57I...
24:57Oh.
25:06I got chills.
25:09They're more to fly in.
25:11And I'm losing control.
25:15Cause the power you're supplying.
25:20This organisation is not financially viable.
25:23Oh, so not going to acknowledge country or anything.
25:26Christian will assist me in conducting performance reviews starting today.
25:29Are we not more than human resources?
25:32Oh, don't clap that.
25:33Now, that feels like a version of workplace harassment.
25:36You will not be cutting my staff.
25:38Ryan, Christian, this is my son Ryan.
25:40Maggie.
25:41Julia's fired Jacob.
25:42What are you doing?
25:43Wait, what?
25:43He's not going anywhere.
25:44Nothing.
25:45Hey.
25:45Oh, okay, Julia.
25:46If this is all so easy...
25:48No!
25:48Why don't you do it?
25:53What's your name, kid?
25:55I'm the bad, bad, bad, bad, bad.
25:57I'm the baddest.
25:59I'm the baddest.
26:00I'm the baddest.
26:01I'm the baddest.
26:02I'm the baddest.
26:02I'm the baddest.
26:02I'm the baddest.
26:02I'm the baddest.
26:02I'm the baddest.
26:03I'm the baddest.
26:03I'm the baddest.
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