Le Gallienne Theatre Company to present world premiere of IRRELEVANT at Seven Dials Playhouse
2023 will begin at Seven Dials Playhouse with the world premiere of new work Irrelevant from 9-28 January.
A savagely amusing comment on the realities of a career in Hollywood, Irrelevant interrogates how great artists can slip through the cracks and bright futures can be suddenly dimmed. The play centres on Millie, a once-promising young actress, who finds herself chewed up and spat out by the cruel churn of La La Land. Now one of LA's top agents, Millie is the champion she never had. But, living vicariously through the stars she represents has a viciously entertaining way of taking its toll.
Millie will be played by stage and screen stalwart Debbie Chazen (The Girls).
Written and directed by Le Gallienne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Keith Merrill, Irrelevant is a tale of how luck becomes the leading player in our stories. The play is co-directed by Le Gallienne Theatre Company’s Creative Director, Guillermo Názara, who also composes the score.
Keith Merrill said: “I began writing Irrelevant as a form of personal therapy. A kind of open letter to a business that never gave me, or the vast number of great unsung artists out there, the chances we deserve. But I never thought it would see the light of day as a performance, so I challenged myself to 'go there' - to go dark and be vulnerable. Like dancing whilst no one's looking. (Which I try to do as much as possible!) However, in chatting with friends who are not in show business, I realised its theme isn’t unique to the Arts. And the more I thought about it, the more I realised this piece is a love letter to anyone who has ever been overlooked or ignored; for anyone who’s dreams were never fulfilled. In spite of the darkness, Irrelevant is funny, sassy, sardonic and a whole lot of fun: because, let's face it, these days, if we don’t laugh, we're gonna cry. And I think we can all agree - we’ve had just about enough of that!”
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