UniSC Theatre Company presents The Just Price of Flowers

UniSC Theatre Company presents The Just Price of Flowers

Written by James Yarker for Stan’s Cafe

The Just Price of Flowers was written for the internationally renowned, Birmingham-based devising company Stan’s Cafe. 

When a local florist introduces the exotic tulip to their Dutch community in the mid seventeenth century, two neighbors seize a ludicrous opportunity beyond their budgetary means in order to improve their social status and wealth. After a series of wild financial speculations transpire, the town's financial systems are strained to their very core. Come see this entertaining play's Brechtian take on the 1637 Tulip Mania crisis, the world of finance and its parallels to the 2008 Financial Crisis.

University of the Sunshine Coast’s Theatre Company productions feature students engaged in experiential learning opportunities in performance, design, stage management and assistant directing. This production is presented beyond their degree requirements in order to prepare each emerging artist toward future careers in theatre and performance, creative industries and/or education.

This university production is staged by arrangement with Stan’s Cafe.

Performance Dates: 

Thursday, 27 August at 7:00 pm

Friday, 28 August at 7:00 pm

Saturday, 29 August at 2:00 pm

Saturday, 29 August at 7pm

Approximate Run Time: 80 minutes without intermission.

Content Warning: This play contains adult themes.

Location: K1.G.09 Performance Studio on the Sippy Downs campus. It is next to carparks P6 & P7 and the Art Gallery.

Other information: Given the continuous stage action and arena staging, there will be a strict lockout policy for this production. Doors open 20 minutes prior to the performance. If you have any questions regarding this production, please contact Dr Carl Walling (cwalling@usc.edu.au)