A Czar is Born

In order to one-up a rival, publishing magnate Mr Swanson hires an impostor to be acclaimed author Francois Duchamp at the launch of the book of the century.

A publishing magnate attempts to one-up his rival by putting on a book tour for a new bestseller, from the acclaimed and mysterious Francois Duchamp – despite Duchamp’s refusal to participate.

Chaos ensues with songs, ambassadors, identity theft and litigation in this anarchic one-hour comedy written and directed by Laurence Rosier Staines (Griffin Award finalist 2023).

"Outlandish, delightful, enraging" –Honi Soit

"Beyond hilarious" –The Brag

"Society has no choice but to exalt this show." –A Czar is Born