The show is set in 1904 Paris at the real-life Lapin Agile cabaret bar with the two leads being renowned artist Pablo Picasso and influential scientist Albert Einstein. At its heart is a simple question – which is better, art or science?
It was originally written by Mr Martin, a household name for his Hollywood contributions including Cheaper by the Dozen, Father of the Bride, and the Pink Panther.
Picasso and Einstein, played by Jon Ozanne and Michael Sullivan-Pugh respectively, are supported by an equally eclectic mix of characters.
It’s the first production under the GADOC:fringe banner, which promises to deliver niche and quirky plays going forward.
Watch: A trailer for the play.
Director Ethan Hitchon said his love for the script is over ten years old and one which has stayed with him.
“It’s a unique and off-the-wall play in which Steve Martin interweaves his whacky wit with larger-than-life 20th century legends and other characters that leap off the page. When GADOC reached out for new directors, I remembered this play and thought ‘If I can’t be in it, I’m going to stage it’. And the rest is history,” he said.
“The Avril Earl Dance and Theatre Arts Centre is the perfect venue to provide an intimate fly- on-the-wall experience.”
Four showings start next week from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 from 19:30. It has a run time of an hour and a half.