Death in a Statesman
Murder in Queensland.Yeah, noir.
"Death in a Statesman is one witty play: a story of three car crashes, three generations of one family, and three (or more) crimes to be solved ... The scene is set for discovery, romance, the rebuilding of family relationships, and the solving of a few crimes along the way ... clever, humorous, and great fun."
Cliff’s life is in the toilet: he’s lost his wife, his job, and he’s back living in Bundaberg. Struggling to reconcile with his daughter (and his mother), Cliff navigates family dramas, local politics, and a potential murder case … all without a car.
Elliott’s doing alright: she’s finishing Year 12, looking after her grandmother, and running the family newsagent … until her estranged father turns up out of the blue, the mayor turns up dead, and the papers don’t turn up at all.
Of all the rum joints in all the world, it had to happen in Bundy.
Combining a suspicious death, strained family relationships, generational change, and a reckoning of what being Australian actually means – Death in a Statesman is funny, smart, and wears the hell out of a fedora.
Warnings: Suitable for ages 15+. Contains swearing or offensive language, adult themes, bright flashes and haze / smoke effects.
"Death in a Statesman has a lot of fun playing with genre conventions ... Noir and comedy make a fun combination and ... a good vehicle for a story about family and transitions. So if you’re looking for a dose of home-town nostalgia or want to dig your teeth into a murder mystery you should definitely go and check it out."
This project is supported by Arts Queensland through the First Night Showcase – Judith Wright Arts Centre Program; and the Creative Sparks Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to support local arts and culture in Brisbane.
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