1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,360 My name is Margie Argyle 2 00:00:02,360 --> 00:00:05,880 and I've been the artistic director of The Argyle Theatre for six years. 3 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:09,360 The theatre we make - it's uncompromising, it's urgent, 4 00:00:09,360 --> 00:00:10,720 it's visceral. 5 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:14,200 Oh... (SCOFFS SOFTLY) I think 'humourless' is a bit unfair. 6 00:00:14,200 --> 00:00:16,120 Money is the death of creativity. 7 00:00:16,120 --> 00:00:18,840 Actually, I remember once I was, like, freestyle monologuing 8 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:20,120 about death and decay 9 00:00:20,120 --> 00:00:22,440 and someone goes, "Oh, Margie, there's a man out the front 10 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:24,600 "who says you haven't paid for your Uber Eats," 11 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:27,240 and I just immediately lost my train of thought. 12 00:00:27,240 --> 00:00:29,520 It's like, "Oh, great now I'm just sitting here with a banh mi." 13 00:00:29,520 --> 00:00:30,720 You know, "Thanks a lot." 14 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:31,720 Mm-hm. 15 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:33,920 I think our next season launching tomorrow night 16 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:36,480 is probably our most challenging yet. 17 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:37,640 Margie! Like, if you... 18 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:38,800 Sorry. 19 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:40,120 Sorry, everyone. (SIGHS HEAVILY) 20 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:41,360 Looks cool, though. 21 00:00:41,360 --> 00:00:43,240 I am so sorry. Could you just give me a minute? 22 00:00:43,240 --> 00:00:44,720 We'll probably leave it there. Let's cut. 23 00:00:44,720 --> 00:00:45,920 Oh, no, no, don't cut. 24 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:47,120 No, we've got it. Let's pack up. 25 00:00:47,120 --> 00:00:48,120 Thank God that's over. 26 00:00:48,120 --> 00:00:49,520 Thanks a lot, Christian. 27 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:50,880 I had a lot more to say to them. 28 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:52,800 We just, uh... We need you in a meeting with the CEO 29 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:54,320 about half an hour ago. 30 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:55,520 Oh, God, what does he want? 31 00:00:55,520 --> 00:00:58,600 He wants you to sign off on the program for tomorrow night's launch. 32 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:00,960 Mm, yeah, this has strong admin energy. 33 00:01:00,960 --> 00:01:01,960 Sorry about that. OK. 34 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:02,960 Alright, come on. Yep. 35 00:01:02,960 --> 00:01:04,880 Let's go. Let's feed the capitalist machine then. 36 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:08,240 (THEME MUSIC PLAYS) 37 00:01:08,240 --> 00:01:10,480 I didn't know you had an interview. It's not in the diary. 38 00:01:10,480 --> 00:01:11,840 It's in MY diary. 39 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:13,520 Went for three hours. Is that normal? 40 00:01:13,520 --> 00:01:16,160 Daniel! I'm so sorry. 41 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:18,880 I've just been sitting in a really creative space this morning. 42 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:21,080 Well, I've been sitting here for about half an hour. 43 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:22,080 OK. (WHISPERS) Sorry. 44 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,200 Alright. Let's have a look. 45 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:25,360 There we go. Give me the program. 46 00:01:25,360 --> 00:01:26,960 Best program yet, I reckon. 47 00:01:26,960 --> 00:01:28,440 Ohh! 48 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:31,160 Great pic. 49 00:01:31,160 --> 00:01:33,400 Remember - this launch is tomorrow, Margie. 50 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:34,760 Tsk! 51 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:36,120 Yeah, look, I'm still not happy 52 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:38,680 about Grease being the big show next season. 53 00:01:38,680 --> 00:01:40,760 Like, really - Australia's premier avant-garde theatre, 54 00:01:40,760 --> 00:01:42,240 and we're doing Grease? 55 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:43,400 It's trash. Oh, God. 56 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:45,000 Papa would be turning in his grave. 57 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:47,040 Margie, we agreed on this weeks ago. 58 00:01:47,040 --> 00:01:50,000 Carmel says the board needs a commercial hit with a big name. 59 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:52,880 OK, so, why are you letting the chair of the board 60 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:54,680 tell the artistic director what to do? 61 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:57,720 There's a lot of your experimental stuff in here, Margie. 62 00:01:57,720 --> 00:02:00,640 Look - three plays with full-frontal nudity. 63 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:01,960 It loses subscribers. 64 00:02:01,960 --> 00:02:03,040 Says you. 65 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:06,280 No, I'm here to push boundaries, and I am unapologetic about that. 66 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:08,040 I don't think you understand the seriousness 67 00:02:08,040 --> 00:02:09,720 of our financial situation. 68 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:13,040 And, I'll be honest, a lot of the mismanagement leads back to you. 69 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:14,160 OK. 70 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:16,080 Do you think when my father started this place... 71 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:17,280 Ah, here we go. No, no, no. 72 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:19,440 When he was doing work like this, 73 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:21,400 OK, do you think he was thinking about money? 74 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:22,960 We lived and breathed theatre. 75 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:25,320 I basically lived under this desk when I was a child 76 00:02:25,320 --> 00:02:27,360 and I would listen to my father downstairs 77 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:29,920 ploughing the craft all night! 78 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:34,200 We're doing Grease. 79 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:36,800 No, I'm sorry, Daniel. I've made a decision this morning. 80 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:37,880 We're not doing Grease. 81 00:02:37,880 --> 00:02:39,480 I've got a bigger idea. 82 00:02:39,480 --> 00:02:40,760 I think I'm having a panic attack. 83 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:42,200 We're not redesigning the guide. 84 00:02:42,200 --> 00:02:43,360 The discussion is over. 85 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:45,520 Excuse me if I'm not inclined to listen to someone 86 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:47,000 who eats Nando's for breakfast 87 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,600 and scrolls realestate.com on the toilet. 88 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:50,600 OK. 89 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:52,600 I'm out. 90 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:55,720 (STAMMERS) Out... 91 00:02:55,720 --> 00:02:57,160 Out of the meeting or... 92 00:02:57,160 --> 00:02:58,400 Does he mean out of this meeting? 93 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,760 Actually... 94 00:02:59,760 --> 00:03:01,280 ..I'm allowed to change my mind! 95 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:03,800 You don't understand the artistic process, Daniel! 96 00:03:03,800 --> 00:03:06,560 And, by the way, no-one wants to see you nude. 97 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:08,280 OK? Well, let's not generalise. 98 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:11,360 We've all seen it from every angle, back and front and bent over. 99 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:13,480 I've seen more of YOU than my own wife. 100 00:03:13,480 --> 00:03:15,760 Toxic! Toxic masculinity! 101 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:17,040 Good luck finding anyone else 102 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:19,800 who can deal with the great Margie Argyle. 103 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:21,200 Ohh... 104 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:24,400 OK. Mary. 105 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:27,360 Unfortunately, due to a series of strategic realignments, 106 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:30,960 your position at this organisation no longer exists. 107 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:35,200 Full details of your redundancy are in this information pack. 108 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:37,360 Julia, please, I'm 65. 109 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:38,360 Mm, I know. 110 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:39,800 I'm your mentor. 111 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:43,120 So, you must know what I'm about to say next, which is "No further..." 112 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:46,280 BOTH: "Discussion will be entered into." 113 00:03:46,280 --> 00:03:47,920 That's right. That is one of mine. 114 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:49,640 Yep. Classic Mary. 115 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:52,400 Alright, that's the awkwardness over, so, how's things at home? 116 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:53,480 How's Graham? 117 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:55,480 Roger? Your husband, yes. 118 00:03:55,480 --> 00:03:56,480 He died. 119 00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:59,040 Are you sure? That's not in my notes. 120 00:03:59,040 --> 00:04:00,040 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 121 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:02,040 Carmel! 122 00:04:02,040 --> 00:04:03,200 Quick word in your office, Julia. 123 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:04,560 Now? Yes. Now. 124 00:04:04,560 --> 00:04:05,720 Won't be a moment. 125 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:06,920 How are you, Mary? 126 00:04:06,920 --> 00:04:08,080 Oh... She's fine. 127 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:10,280 Husband died, so, she's a bit sad. Take a moment. 128 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:12,080 (WHISPERS) But out by the end of the day. 129 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:14,680 It's all lies, Mum. 130 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:17,160 Can't believe the CEO of a bank just, like, literally lies. 131 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,800 She's literally lying, like... Just let me handle it. 132 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:20,800 Fine. 133 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:24,160 It seems that Ryan, in his capacity in the lending centre, 134 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,320 has wiped a customer's personal loans. 135 00:04:26,320 --> 00:04:27,360 Tom McNamara. 136 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:30,400 Is that your ex-husband, Julia? 137 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,520 Ex-husband, yes. 138 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:35,000 What have you done? What? He's got a new start-up. 139 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:36,480 Get this, though - edible coffee cups, 140 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:37,920 so, you finish the coffee... Oh... Just... 141 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:39,760 Edible coffee cups already exist. 142 00:04:39,760 --> 00:04:40,840 You can't start that up. 143 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:42,280 Well, I'm glad I did it anyway. 144 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:44,040 It was a legend move, so... 145 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:45,840 Obviously, the police will have to be called. 146 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:48,240 Police? Mum? 147 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:50,080 That's, like, prison. Oh, stop it. 148 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:52,000 I'm going to prison. No-one's going to prison. 149 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,000 Are they? 150 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:54,720 What do you think of theatre, Julia? 151 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:55,720 Theatre? 152 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:57,760 (CHORTLES) Didn't realise they were still doing it. 153 00:04:57,760 --> 00:05:00,440 I mean, don't we all just watch Netflix now? 154 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,400 I am the chair of a fantastic little theatre, The Argyle. 155 00:05:03,400 --> 00:05:04,760 You will have heard of it. No. 156 00:05:04,760 --> 00:05:06,320 And we just lost our CEO. 157 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:08,440 He was so sad to go. Mm-hm. 158 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:11,880 But I think that YOU would be perfect to take over. 159 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:14,320 Oh, I'm sorry. Is this a joke? 160 00:05:14,320 --> 00:05:15,520 Am I on candid camera? 161 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:17,200 (SNICKERS) No. 162 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:18,520 What's Candid Camera? 163 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,080 Just come over and fill in until the new CEO starts, 164 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,920 and then we can forget all about this. 165 00:05:22,920 --> 00:05:24,440 Seriously, Mum, what is Candid Camera? 166 00:05:24,440 --> 00:05:25,880 OTHERS: Shut up. 167 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:28,120 Let's just talk outside. 168 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:30,600 Don't touch any of those computers, Ryan. 169 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:33,520 Theatre? 170 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:34,560 I don't know. 171 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:37,880 Oh, come on, Carmel. I tripled profit last quarter. 172 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:40,440 Yes, we're all aware of your bulging trophy capital. 173 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:42,240 And I got rid of family leave. 174 00:05:42,240 --> 00:05:46,080 Look, The Argyle is having a few tiny financial issues, 175 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:48,000 but you'll iron them out in no time. 176 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,120 And when I do iron out these tiny financial issues, 177 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:51,360 I get my job back, yes? 178 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:52,480 Yes, yes, yes. 179 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:53,640 And Ryan does too? 180 00:05:53,640 --> 00:05:55,040 You will love it. 181 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:57,800 And they have a really dynamic artistic director. 182 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:02,200 Bring out your invoices! 183 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:03,200 (CHUCKLES) 184 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:05,320 Approved! Approved! Approved! 185 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:07,280 Good news, everyone - I'm in charge. 186 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:09,800 OK? So, we're not gonna have someone telling us there's no money 187 00:06:09,800 --> 00:06:11,480 for the things we need to make our art. 188 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:12,880 There actually is no money, though, 189 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:14,840 so, have your fun, it's good to have fun. 190 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:15,840 Oop. She's off. 191 00:06:15,840 --> 00:06:16,840 Jacob. 192 00:06:16,840 --> 00:06:17,960 Jacob, Jacob, Jacob. Yeah. 193 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:19,520 I've cancelled Grease. 194 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:20,520 Thank God. 195 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:22,120 Guess what we're gonna do instead. What? 196 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:25,280 Le Paysan A Moitie Enterre. 197 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:26,280 Sorry, what? 198 00:06:26,280 --> 00:06:28,400 Yep, starring me, directed by me. 199 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:29,840 Um... You'll be stunning. Yeah. 200 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:32,040 Are you saying you're gonna do The Half-Buried Peasant show? 201 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:35,080 Yes, Christian. First person to attempt it since Papa. First woman. 202 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:38,240 But it's an obscure 18th-century French play. 203 00:06:38,240 --> 00:06:39,960 Yeah. And it goes for four hours. 204 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,760 And it involves dumping two tonnes of sand on stage. 205 00:06:42,760 --> 00:06:44,120 Eight tonnes. 206 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:45,320 I need eight tonnes. 207 00:06:45,320 --> 00:06:46,880 Well, you'll never get the board to sign off 208 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:49,280 on that one, so... (SIGHS) Christian... 209 00:06:49,280 --> 00:06:51,720 ..I feel like you're just still struggling 210 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:54,640 with the fact that nothing blossomed between us. 211 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:56,360 Oh... I'm... Sure, you know, we had fun. 212 00:06:56,360 --> 00:06:58,040 It was one night. 213 00:06:58,040 --> 00:07:00,400 I might leave you to it, guys. 214 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:01,560 OK. Yep. 215 00:07:01,560 --> 00:07:02,880 Excuse me. Who's that? 216 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,640 (QUIETLY) I don't know. (QUIETLY) OK. 217 00:07:04,640 --> 00:07:06,920 You know, this is bigger than us. 218 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:09,360 Can you just support me, please? 219 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:10,920 I have to do my job. 220 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,840 I'm sorry. No, no. Yeah, great, do your job. 221 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:14,320 I have to do my job. Do your little job. 222 00:07:14,320 --> 00:07:16,000 No, good decision. Mm. It's not personal. 223 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:18,400 No, I'll bring Donna in on it instead. 224 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,120 Donna! 225 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:21,720 Donna! (EXHALES HEAVILY) 226 00:07:21,720 --> 00:07:24,320 I have lost my job, you absolute moron. 227 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:25,880 How could you ask Ryan to do that? 228 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:27,160 TOM: (ON PHONE) I didn't, I just said 229 00:07:27,160 --> 00:07:29,280 it was something someone COULD do if they worked at a bank. 230 00:07:29,280 --> 00:07:31,880 Oh, please. You know how insecure and gullible he is. 231 00:07:31,880 --> 00:07:32,880 Hey! 232 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:34,760 I'm talking about someone else. Oh. Sweet. 233 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:35,880 I don't have time for this. 234 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:37,440 (DISCONNECT TONE) 235 00:07:37,440 --> 00:07:39,000 Now he's hung up on me. Wonderful. 236 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:41,520 Are you even going to apologise for committing fraud? 237 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:44,080 Oh! Sorry for committing fraud. 238 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:45,760 This is serious, Ryan. 239 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:48,640 After all the expensive schools and the tutors. 240 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:50,680 Yeah, and this is all stuff that YOU wanted. 241 00:07:50,680 --> 00:07:52,760 I'm really disappointed. (SIGHS HEAVILY) 242 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,000 You know what the worst thing is? 243 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,480 I now have to go and work at a theatre. 244 00:07:55,480 --> 00:07:57,120 A bunch of lefties 245 00:07:57,120 --> 00:08:00,600 moaning into their chakras and talking about their feelings. 246 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:01,600 (SIGHS) 247 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:03,920 I... I actually feel sick. 248 00:08:03,920 --> 00:08:04,920 (SIGHS) 249 00:08:07,560 --> 00:08:09,120 MARGIE: (RECORDING) The work we make - 250 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:11,600 it's uncompromising, it's urgent, 251 00:08:11,600 --> 00:08:13,400 it's visceral. 252 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:17,840 I think our next season is probably our most challenging yet. 253 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:19,320 Don't miss it. 254 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:21,120 Launch day! 255 00:08:21,120 --> 00:08:22,440 That's looking good, guys. 256 00:08:22,440 --> 00:08:24,520 Does she know? I don't think so. 257 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:26,760 Shit's gonna hit the fan. Morning, everyone! 258 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:28,920 Christian! 259 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:31,560 Margie! Who's this? 260 00:08:32,560 --> 00:08:35,320 Look, I only just found out the new CEO's starting at 10:00. 261 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:37,080 The board were trying to call you last night. 262 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:38,760 Yeah, I stayed at a friend's house. Ah... 263 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:40,160 Which friend was that? 264 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:41,520 Got heaps of friends, I don't know. 265 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:43,960 (PHONE LINE RINGS) Sure, yeah. Boy or girl? 266 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:46,040 VOICEMAIL: Hello. You've reached Carmel Martin. 267 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,440 Leave a message. 268 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:48,600 Carmel, it's Margie. 269 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:50,200 We need to have a serious conversation. 270 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:52,520 God, never here, never available. Oh... 271 00:08:52,520 --> 00:08:54,320 You know what? 272 00:08:54,320 --> 00:08:56,880 Let's get everyone in the rehearsal space and loosen up. 273 00:08:56,880 --> 00:09:00,160 You know, everything's feeling really tight and congested. 274 00:09:00,160 --> 00:09:01,480 Let's do it. OK, who's with me?! 275 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:02,640 I'm with you. 276 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:04,200 Let's get in there. 277 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:05,280 Donna! Jacob! 278 00:09:05,280 --> 00:09:06,480 Let's go! 279 00:09:06,480 --> 00:09:08,120 I'll be mother! 280 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:09,520 Ooh... OTHERS: Ooh... 281 00:09:09,520 --> 00:09:11,600 Like coral in the ocean. 282 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:12,760 H-a-a-a-a... 283 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:15,320 Wh-a-a-a-a-a-a! Wh-a-a-a-a-a-a! 284 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:16,400 Agh! Agh! 285 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:19,720 (SQUAWKS) 286 00:09:19,720 --> 00:09:21,600 (QUIETLY) Jesus Christ. 287 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:24,440 (GROUP YELPS AND GROWLS) 288 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:25,800 Hello?! 289 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:28,040 (GROUP YELPS AND GROWLS) 290 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:29,600 Hello?! 291 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:34,800 A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a... A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a... 292 00:09:36,160 --> 00:09:37,800 (SHRIEKS) 293 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:39,200 (GROUP MOANS) 294 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:43,600 A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-gh! 295 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:44,920 Ah! Ah! 296 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:46,960 (GROANS) 297 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:51,520 (GROUP HUFFS RHYTHMICALLY) 298 00:09:51,520 --> 00:09:52,520 Hello? 299 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:53,880 Oh! 300 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:55,880 Oh. Welcome. Here she is. 301 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:57,120 Julia McNamara. Come on, bring it in. 302 00:09:57,120 --> 00:09:58,200 Oh... Bring it in. 303 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:00,200 I don't know that that's appropriate in the workplace. 304 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:02,400 OK. First time in the theatre. 305 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:03,840 Mm-hm. Taking it all in. 306 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:06,440 Mm. Mm. (CHUCKLES) 307 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:09,280 Everyone, this is our new CEO, Julia McNamara! 308 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:10,520 Chicken! Good morning. 309 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:11,600 Let's form a circle, guys. 310 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:14,960 Oh, I won't hold hands, I've not had COVID, so, feel free. 311 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:16,040 Alright. Close it up. 312 00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:18,240 Alright, Julia, do you want to tell the group a bit about yourself? 313 00:10:18,240 --> 00:10:19,360 Then we'll go around the circle. 314 00:10:19,360 --> 00:10:21,520 Now? Yeah, jump on in. 315 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:22,800 Uh... Alright. 316 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:24,720 What defines Julia McNamara? 317 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:27,760 I know what it is. It's a grind set. 318 00:10:27,760 --> 00:10:30,520 Which is like a mindset, but I'm grinding. 319 00:10:30,520 --> 00:10:31,520 24-7. 320 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:33,720 Do not stop the grind until I get results. 321 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:36,040 And that's how I have expanded the operational bandwidth 322 00:10:36,040 --> 00:10:37,480 of billion-dollar companies 323 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:39,480 while keeping price-to-earnings ratios - 324 00:10:39,480 --> 00:10:41,080 (CLICKS TONGUE) - through the roof. 325 00:10:41,080 --> 00:10:42,080 What does that mean? 326 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:43,840 Don't know, just got the bit about grinding. 327 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:46,120 But, hey, there's also a fun side to J-Mac. 328 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:48,320 I enjoy working out. 329 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:51,840 So, if anyone wants to chat chin-up PBs, down for that. 330 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:54,760 And my guilty pleasure is... 331 00:10:54,760 --> 00:10:56,160 ..Dancing With The Stars. 332 00:10:56,160 --> 00:10:57,560 Oh... Great show, yeah. 333 00:10:57,560 --> 00:10:58,880 So, that's me in a nutshell - 334 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:02,600 work hard, play not quite as hard as I work. 335 00:11:02,600 --> 00:11:04,040 OK. 336 00:11:04,040 --> 00:11:05,440 Um... Thank you, Julia. 337 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:07,000 Obviously, I'm Margie Argyle. 338 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:08,160 Whoo! (APPLAUSE) (CHUCKLES) 339 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:10,520 I've been the artistic director here for six years. 340 00:11:10,520 --> 00:11:12,600 And I'm in charge of absolutely everything 341 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:14,920 except the boring financial stuff. 342 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:15,920 Mm. 343 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:17,600 But I'm also a storyteller. 344 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:19,200 I'm a truth custodian. 345 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:20,800 I'm a disruptor. I'm a witch. 346 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:22,880 I'm a feminist. I'm a mother. 347 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:24,080 Yes... (SNAPS FINGERS) 348 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:26,040 My work is constantly grappling 349 00:11:26,040 --> 00:11:28,920 with the universality of our biological makeup 350 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:31,840 combined with a collective sense of the sublime. 351 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:33,360 Sorry, what does that mean? 352 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:35,480 (OTHERS SNAP FINGERS) Welcome to the arts, basically. 353 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:36,800 So, that's me! 354 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:38,120 I'll go next. 355 00:11:38,120 --> 00:11:39,720 Christian Miller, marketing... 356 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:41,920 Yeah, look, we probably don't have time to go around everyone. 357 00:11:41,920 --> 00:11:42,920 I'll keep it moving. 358 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:47,640 So, tonight is the VIP launch of our new season program! 359 00:11:47,640 --> 00:11:49,480 (WHISTLES) Yeah! 360 00:11:49,480 --> 00:11:51,680 Yes, we're gonna have champagne. 361 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:53,280 There'll be roving performances. 362 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:54,880 We've got copious totes. 363 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:55,880 Copious totes. 364 00:11:55,880 --> 00:11:57,120 There's some fun stuff in there - 365 00:11:57,120 --> 00:12:00,040 drink bottles, fidget spinner, do-it-yourself moon cup. 366 00:12:00,040 --> 00:12:01,720 All Grease-themed, by the way. 367 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:03,480 Let's not forget. Mm. It is, yep. 368 00:12:03,480 --> 00:12:06,960 Anyway, this is where we come together as a group... 369 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:07,960 (CLAPS) 370 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,040 ..and we start... 371 00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:10,040 Oh... 372 00:12:10,040 --> 00:12:14,360 (GROUP CLAPS RHYTHMICALLY) ..to be the beat of the same drum. 373 00:12:14,360 --> 00:12:15,480 E-o! E-o! 374 00:12:15,480 --> 00:12:16,480 GROUP: Oo-oo! 375 00:12:16,480 --> 00:12:18,160 E-o! E-o! Oo-oo! 376 00:12:18,160 --> 00:12:19,960 E-o! E-o! Oo-oo! 377 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:21,600 E-o! E-o! Oo-oo! 378 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:22,960 Margie, I... E-o! E-o! 379 00:12:22,960 --> 00:12:23,960 Oo-oo! 380 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:26,520 I'm sorry, how long does this usually go for? 381 00:12:26,520 --> 00:12:28,080 20 minutes usually. 382 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,480 E-o! E-o! Oo-oo! 383 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:30,760 E-o! E-o! OK. 384 00:12:30,760 --> 00:12:32,320 What in God's name is in the air here? 385 00:12:32,320 --> 00:12:33,360 E-o! E-o! 386 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:34,720 Oo-oo! E-o! E-o! 387 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:35,800 Oo-oo! E-o! E... 388 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:36,960 (SCREEN TAPS) 389 00:12:36,960 --> 00:12:37,960 (MESSAGE WHOOSHES) 390 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:40,040 So, how often does the... 391 00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:41,880 ..clapping and chanting thing happen? 392 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:43,080 Oh, every morning. Every morning? 393 00:12:43,080 --> 00:12:45,160 Mm. It's a fantastic way to get into the body. 394 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:47,280 Mm, I feel good. Interesting use of staff time. 395 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:48,280 Mm. 396 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:49,840 Well, I'm looking forward to working with you. 397 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,320 I've heard great things, Margie. 398 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:53,040 Oh, my real name is Marguerite. 399 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,680 Ah, would you prefer I call you that? 400 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:56,640 No, I just think it's interesting. 401 00:12:56,640 --> 00:12:58,240 Do you? Mm-hm. 402 00:12:58,240 --> 00:12:59,920 OK, well, I would like to hit the ground running, 403 00:12:59,920 --> 00:13:01,000 so, a couple of things. 404 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,360 I need to get across next year's program ASAP. 405 00:13:03,360 --> 00:13:05,560 Oh, grab a tote. There you go. No, I don't want a tote. Thank... 406 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:07,080 Mm. Thank you. Have a look. 407 00:13:07,080 --> 00:13:09,720 And Carmel mentioned the place is under financial pressure. 408 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,680 Did she? How do you know Carmel? 409 00:13:11,680 --> 00:13:13,560 I was her 2IC at NovaCorp Bank. 410 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:15,480 OK, you were nipping at her heels. 411 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:16,800 No wonder you're here. 412 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:17,800 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 413 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:19,280 Mm. Mm. 414 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:21,240 I also need profit-and-loss statements. 415 00:13:21,240 --> 00:13:22,360 Who can I get those from? 416 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:23,760 Me and only me. 417 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:26,720 Well, could you email those across, please? Thank you. 418 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:30,240 So, what is the Julia McNamara story? 419 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:33,760 Girl talk! Come on! Married? Single? Let's have it. 420 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:35,120 Single. Mother of one. 421 00:13:35,120 --> 00:13:36,760 Really, a mother? 422 00:13:36,760 --> 00:13:39,520 That's interesting. I wasn't picking up on that energy. 423 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:40,880 I got single, though. 424 00:13:40,880 --> 00:13:42,760 I guess like recognises like. 425 00:13:42,760 --> 00:13:44,000 (CHUCKLES) 426 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,200 (CHUCKLES) 427 00:13:46,480 --> 00:13:47,960 Anyway, thank you so much for coming past. 428 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:49,280 I have a huge meeting 429 00:13:49,280 --> 00:13:51,000 about our launch tonight. Yes. 430 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,920 Yes, we do. I am coming to that. 431 00:13:52,920 --> 00:13:54,280 I don't think you're required. 432 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:55,440 (QUIETLY) Don't worry about it. 433 00:13:57,200 --> 00:13:59,200 OK, so, let's talk launch. 434 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:00,680 OK, the lights are gonna come down, 435 00:14:00,680 --> 00:14:02,320 there's gonna be the silence in the space, 436 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:03,920 the anticipation, the build, 437 00:14:03,920 --> 00:14:05,280 and then - bang! - music. 438 00:14:05,280 --> 00:14:07,960 And here she comes, Margie Argyle, or a version of Margie. 439 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:09,840 We're never truly ourselves on stage. 440 00:14:09,840 --> 00:14:12,080 And then, obviously, I'll go to press the launch button... 441 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:14,200 Margie, sorry, I should have said this earlier. 442 00:14:14,200 --> 00:14:16,720 Carmel emailed. Just a little change, no biggie. 443 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:20,520 She... She wants Julia to launch the program and press the button. 444 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:21,520 What? What? 445 00:14:21,520 --> 00:14:23,560 I mean, Margie always launches the program. 446 00:14:23,560 --> 00:14:24,960 That's an Argyle tradition. 447 00:14:24,960 --> 00:14:27,120 No, it makes sense. I can see the strategy. 448 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:28,880 It means I can present my financial plan. 449 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:31,280 Oh. Do you have a performance background? 450 00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:32,560 Well, I've given presentations 451 00:14:32,560 --> 00:14:36,040 in front of the CEOs of the four major banks, so... 452 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,680 ..you tell me - do I? 453 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:40,200 Yeah. Well, I guess if Ibsen were alive today, 454 00:14:40,200 --> 00:14:42,680 he'd be giving PowerPoint presentations all over the shop. 455 00:14:42,680 --> 00:14:44,160 (LAUGHS) (CHUCKLES) 456 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:45,840 Who's Ibsen? 457 00:14:48,400 --> 00:14:50,520 Ah. Interesting. No-one knows. 458 00:14:50,520 --> 00:14:51,800 Keep references relatable. 459 00:14:51,800 --> 00:14:53,320 That's a good tip for everybody. 460 00:14:53,320 --> 00:14:56,280 Now, the big show I'm launching is Grease, yes? 461 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:57,320 Yes. Yes, Grease. Mm. 462 00:14:57,320 --> 00:14:58,960 Great movie, high profit yield. 463 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:01,360 And Carmel said something about getting a big name in. 464 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:02,760 Uh... Undecided. 465 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:03,760 Thanks. Yep. 466 00:15:03,760 --> 00:15:05,880 OK, well, here's a thought - 467 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:07,600 did you know... 468 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:09,760 ..Sonia Kruger can sing? 469 00:15:09,760 --> 00:15:11,520 I know. I didn't realise either. 470 00:15:11,520 --> 00:15:12,720 I saw a clip. 471 00:15:12,720 --> 00:15:15,920 Yeah, so, um...casting's actually the artistic director's job. 472 00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:18,880 You wait till you see this. She's doing that Chumbawamba song. 473 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:20,760 Does the Wi-Fi work here? I've been having trouble. 474 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:22,200 I switched it off. 475 00:15:22,200 --> 00:15:23,440 Again, Donna? 476 00:15:23,440 --> 00:15:24,600 No-one was using it. 477 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:27,240 Donna, we've been through this. Someone's always using the Wi-Fi. 478 00:15:27,240 --> 00:15:29,240 But we're all in here, and it's out there. 479 00:15:29,240 --> 00:15:30,760 That's not how Wi-Fi works. 480 00:15:30,760 --> 00:15:31,760 Sorry, what's this? 481 00:15:31,760 --> 00:15:33,560 I'll just... I'll restart the router, shall I? 482 00:15:33,560 --> 00:15:35,120 Add that to my list as well. 483 00:15:35,120 --> 00:15:36,520 Yep, and my lunch. 484 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:39,440 And what? Just my lunch on your list as well. 485 00:15:39,440 --> 00:15:41,960 Pop my lunch on. Thank you. Mm. 486 00:15:41,960 --> 00:15:42,960 Fishbowl. Fishbowl. 487 00:15:42,960 --> 00:15:43,960 Yes, indeed. 488 00:15:43,960 --> 00:15:45,280 Extra fish. Thank you. 489 00:15:45,280 --> 00:15:47,600 Alright, OK, well, let's get on with it, I guess. 490 00:15:47,600 --> 00:15:49,720 That's it? Yeah, that's it. 491 00:15:49,720 --> 00:15:51,800 Ooh, there she is - the boss. 492 00:15:53,880 --> 00:15:55,040 "Who's Ibsen?" 493 00:15:55,040 --> 00:15:56,880 Honestly, I nearly died. 494 00:15:56,880 --> 00:15:59,440 Like, the day of the launch, and they send in some corporate robot 495 00:15:59,440 --> 00:16:01,120 to snoop around our finances. 496 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:02,440 No-one's to tell her anything. 497 00:16:02,440 --> 00:16:03,560 Mm-mm. Keep her out of it. 498 00:16:03,560 --> 00:16:05,160 Waist - 42 inches. 499 00:16:05,160 --> 00:16:07,280 It's up a bit, Margs. What does that mean? 500 00:16:07,280 --> 00:16:09,520 Oh! Nothing. I think I need a new tape measure, actually. 501 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:10,800 Yeah, I think you do, Donna. 502 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:13,440 There's no budget for that. Donna, why is this on here? 503 00:16:13,440 --> 00:16:14,800 What's that? It's the router. 504 00:16:14,800 --> 00:16:16,000 She's yarn-bombed it. Donna! 505 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,560 It buzzes and it looks ugly. 506 00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:20,000 Well, it's a major fire hazard. Sorry, it's coming off. 507 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,000 Hey! 508 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:23,000 Pick it. Don't snip it. 509 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:24,080 Alright. 510 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:26,720 Guys, let's focus. Let's talk about the launch tonight. 511 00:16:26,720 --> 00:16:29,720 So, you're just gonna sneak a new play into the program 512 00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:31,040 and hide that from Julia? 513 00:16:31,040 --> 00:16:32,560 Yeah. Exactly. 514 00:16:32,560 --> 00:16:35,120 But everything's Grease-themed, alright? What about all the totes? 515 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,520 Just reload the totes. 516 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:39,320 Um... There's copious totes, Margie. You said it yourself. 517 00:16:39,320 --> 00:16:41,240 Yeah, I know there's copious totes, Christian. 518 00:16:41,240 --> 00:16:43,440 I ordered them. But can you help me out here and reload the totes? 519 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:44,440 I'm gonna help. 520 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:45,760 It's not that hard to reload the totes! 521 00:16:45,760 --> 00:16:47,080 I'm going to reload the totes, Margie! 522 00:16:47,080 --> 00:16:49,000 Reload the totes! A lot of yelling in the workplace. 523 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:51,240 Julia! How are you going? Come in, come in. 524 00:16:51,240 --> 00:16:53,320 Welcome to the wardrobe department, 525 00:16:53,320 --> 00:16:54,960 where dreams come to life. 526 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:56,080 Gosh. 527 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:57,520 So, do you make all this? 528 00:16:57,520 --> 00:16:59,200 Yep. Yes, of course. 529 00:16:59,200 --> 00:17:01,480 You CAN buy costumes. Do you know Spotlight? 530 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:03,520 I can't bear this. 531 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:05,240 Yes, I know Spotlight. 532 00:17:05,240 --> 00:17:06,520 OK, well, maybe check that out. 533 00:17:06,520 --> 00:17:07,520 Margie... Mm. 534 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:09,320 ..still don't have any profit-and-loss statements. 535 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:11,440 OK, that's working now, guys. 536 00:17:11,440 --> 00:17:14,040 Hey, you know what our donors really love? 537 00:17:14,040 --> 00:17:17,760 When the CEO gets into party mode on launch night! 538 00:17:17,760 --> 00:17:19,880 Don't they? Yeah? Oh, don't worry about that 539 00:17:19,880 --> 00:17:22,040 because I can party with the best of them. 540 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:23,600 Really? Yes. 541 00:17:23,600 --> 00:17:25,840 You know what you should do? Something Grease-themed. 542 00:17:25,840 --> 00:17:27,440 What about a sexy Sandy? 543 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:28,520 Mm... (GASPS) 544 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:30,480 I'd love to do a Sandy. I'm good with vinyl. 545 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:32,160 Yeah! No, I'm not doing that. 546 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:33,840 Go on, it'll be fun. 547 00:17:33,840 --> 00:17:34,920 No. 548 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,720 That's a shame, Julia. 549 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:38,920 Carmel is gonna be really disappointed. 550 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:41,960 Just FYI, I went to last year's office Christmas party 551 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:43,280 as Michele Bullock. 552 00:17:43,280 --> 00:17:44,320 Who's that? 553 00:17:44,320 --> 00:17:46,600 The head of the reserve bank. It was hilarious. 554 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:47,600 Mm. 555 00:17:47,600 --> 00:17:49,240 OK. I'm needed in wigs. 556 00:17:49,240 --> 00:17:51,400 That was a relatable reference. 557 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:55,000 It was very funny 'cause her glasses are completely different to mine. 558 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,000 Donna... 559 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,320 ..I'll think about the Sandy thing. 560 00:17:59,320 --> 00:18:00,920 Come and see me in my office. 561 00:18:02,320 --> 00:18:03,760 Let's try this one. 562 00:18:03,760 --> 00:18:06,200 OK, let's have a look. Let's have a look. 563 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:10,080 Oh, no, I don't think that... That's not it. 564 00:18:10,080 --> 00:18:11,080 It's not it. 565 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:12,080 It's not it, is it? No. 566 00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:14,520 OK. Here's the updated run sheet for tonight. 567 00:18:14,520 --> 00:18:16,800 Oh. Oh, what's this? I'm on last? 568 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:18,600 That was Carmel's call. It's not my call. 569 00:18:18,600 --> 00:18:20,200 Oh, yeah, but I bet you're loving it. 570 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,520 Oh, my God. Yes, I'm in love with Carmel now. 571 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:24,400 Right? I'm in love with everyone. I'm in love with Jacob. 572 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:25,880 I'm in love with... 573 00:18:25,880 --> 00:18:27,080 ..everyone. 574 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:30,520 (COMPUTER TRILLS) Come on, Margie. 575 00:18:30,520 --> 00:18:32,560 How hard is it to send an email? 576 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:35,000 (SIGHS) 577 00:18:36,040 --> 00:18:37,840 Margie? You know what I mean? Oh. 578 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:40,080 Time to give her a dose of the craft, I think. 579 00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:41,520 A little bit of acting. 580 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:43,480 I still need those reports. 581 00:18:43,480 --> 00:18:45,360 Oh, wow. What is this? 582 00:18:45,360 --> 00:18:47,480 You look like the altar boy from Saint Cecilia's. 583 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:49,480 Julia, I've just had a phone call. 584 00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:50,960 OK. 585 00:18:50,960 --> 00:18:52,560 From my son, Little Cherry. 586 00:18:52,560 --> 00:18:54,840 Oh, you have a son? Sorry, what's his name? 587 00:18:54,840 --> 00:18:56,120 Little Cherry. Cherry? 588 00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:57,840 He's named after his grandfather, Jerry, 589 00:18:57,840 --> 00:18:59,960 but he couldn't say 'Jerry', so, he said 'Cherry'. 590 00:18:59,960 --> 00:19:01,120 (CHORTLES) 591 00:19:01,120 --> 00:19:03,280 Cherry, Jerry, Cherry, Jerry, Cherry. 592 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:04,520 Named himself? 593 00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:07,240 Anyway, he's just found out he's dyslexic. 594 00:19:07,240 --> 00:19:08,720 What, just now? Yep. 595 00:19:08,720 --> 00:19:10,040 How old is he? 596 00:19:10,040 --> 00:19:11,040 Eight. 597 00:19:11,040 --> 00:19:13,120 OK, did he call you from school? 598 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:14,440 Sorry, it's 4:30... 599 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:16,840 Yeah, but the point is I need to rush home tonight. 600 00:19:16,840 --> 00:19:17,920 You know? 601 00:19:17,920 --> 00:19:20,280 The poor little boy needs his mother, so... 602 00:19:20,280 --> 00:19:21,280 OK. 603 00:19:21,280 --> 00:19:23,920 I just need to change the running order for the launch tonight. 604 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:24,920 Sure. Yeah. 605 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:26,480 Whatever gets me those reports. 606 00:19:26,480 --> 00:19:27,640 OK. Mm? 607 00:19:27,640 --> 00:19:28,880 Thanks, Jules. 608 00:19:28,880 --> 00:19:30,280 Agh. 'Jules'. 609 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:34,160 Mums get it. 610 00:19:34,160 --> 00:19:35,880 I don't get any of it. 611 00:19:38,320 --> 00:19:40,400 Is this where you thought your life would end up? 612 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,480 Oh, 1,000%. Yeah. 613 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:43,880 Oh, finally reloading the totes. 614 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:45,640 I'll see you guys tonight at the launch. 615 00:19:45,640 --> 00:19:47,040 I'm going for a drink. 616 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:48,720 I'm exhausted! 617 00:19:48,720 --> 00:19:51,280 Uh... I'll go get us some more totes. 618 00:19:51,280 --> 00:19:52,360 Thanks, Kat. 619 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:55,240 Was that Margie? Did she just leave? 620 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:56,240 Yes. 621 00:19:56,240 --> 00:19:57,920 She still hasn't given me those reports. 622 00:19:58,920 --> 00:20:03,120 Uh... Well, I could show you the reports...if you wanted. 623 00:20:03,120 --> 00:20:05,000 Yes, please. Just between us, though. 624 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:06,320 OK? Fine. 625 00:20:06,320 --> 00:20:07,480 Alright. 626 00:20:07,480 --> 00:20:08,800 Thank you. 627 00:20:08,800 --> 00:20:11,080 So, how long have you been at The Argyle? 628 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:12,080 20 years. 629 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:13,520 20 years? Yep. 630 00:20:13,520 --> 00:20:15,280 From usher all the way to the top. 631 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:16,400 Oh. Wow! 632 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:18,800 I actually used to tread the boards myself, but, um... 633 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:21,440 ..no, admin's my real passion, and I know that now. 634 00:20:21,440 --> 00:20:22,600 Oh, my God. 635 00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:23,600 What? 636 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:26,120 OK, this place is a disaster. 637 00:20:26,120 --> 00:20:27,920 No wonder she didn't want me to see these. 638 00:20:27,920 --> 00:20:29,680 Well, maybe...maybe you shouldn't be seeing them. 639 00:20:29,680 --> 00:20:30,680 Ooh, no. 640 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:31,680 No? OK. 641 00:20:31,680 --> 00:20:34,320 How has she been allowed to spend like this? Wow. 642 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:36,840 If you want to turn things around, she has got to go. 643 00:20:36,840 --> 00:20:38,640 And I'm more than happy to pull the trigger. 644 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:39,760 (STAMMERS) Well, you can't 645 00:20:39,760 --> 00:20:42,520 because the board's the only one who can fire Margie. 646 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:44,200 Uh... Carmel would never fire a woman. 647 00:20:44,200 --> 00:20:45,480 It'd be very off-brand for her. 648 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:46,880 Oh, God, I think you're right. 649 00:20:46,880 --> 00:20:48,680 Mm. I am. 650 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:50,200 I'm gonna be stuck here forever. 651 00:20:50,200 --> 00:20:52,720 Yeah. That's the dream. 652 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:59,600 (MUSIC, CHATTER) 653 00:21:03,440 --> 00:21:04,720 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 654 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:06,600 Thank you so much. (KISSES) Thank you so much. 655 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,480 Hello! 656 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:10,920 How are you? Thank you for your donations. 657 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:12,120 Hi! 658 00:21:12,120 --> 00:21:13,840 How are you?! Oh, I love that. 659 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:16,200 I nearly bought it, but I didn't 'cause I... 660 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:18,200 In the end, I thought, no. 661 00:21:19,200 --> 00:21:20,200 Carmel! 662 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:21,960 We've been trying to get in touch with you all day. 663 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:24,280 Yes, and I have been frantically trying to call you back, 664 00:21:24,280 --> 00:21:25,840 but you know... We should have brunch. 665 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:26,840 Yes! Let's have brunch. 666 00:21:26,840 --> 00:21:28,880 Let's sort out brunch. Let's do brunch. I love brunch. 667 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:30,840 We've got a lot to talk about. Bye! 668 00:21:30,840 --> 00:21:33,400 Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for coming. 669 00:21:33,400 --> 00:21:35,080 And, of course, a very big thankyou 670 00:21:35,080 --> 00:21:37,840 to Darren Henderson from the Westport City Council. 671 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:40,800 He has his demons, but he's always been very supportive of us. 672 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:42,840 So, without any further ado, 673 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:45,560 to announce our major production for this season, 674 00:21:45,560 --> 00:21:48,840 I bring on the brilliant, the talented, the effervescent 675 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:50,280 Margie Argyle. 676 00:21:50,280 --> 00:21:54,240 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 677 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:55,440 Thank you, everybody. 678 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:57,880 And, before I get started, just a little reminder - 679 00:21:57,880 --> 00:21:59,280 please grab a tote. 680 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:02,800 We have copious totes, so, grab one, grab two, grab eight. 681 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:05,520 Take one home for your loved ones. 682 00:22:06,520 --> 00:22:08,840 You know what? I'm gonna throw out the script tonight. 683 00:22:08,840 --> 00:22:13,400 Because I was asked to come up here and compromise everything. 684 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:16,280 They wanted me to rip out my artistic soul 685 00:22:16,280 --> 00:22:18,720 and feed it to the capitalist machine. 686 00:22:18,720 --> 00:22:19,840 (AUDIENCE MURMURS) 687 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:22,680 But I am a storyteller. 688 00:22:22,680 --> 00:22:24,040 Whoo! OK? 689 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:27,520 I tell stories. 690 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:29,040 Yeah! (APPLAUDS) 691 00:22:29,040 --> 00:22:32,200 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 692 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:36,080 You know, my late, great father, Jeremy Argyle, 693 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:38,440 used to stare mediocrity down 694 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,440 and say, "No, thank you. 695 00:22:40,440 --> 00:22:43,240 "Get on a bus and get out of here!" 696 00:22:43,240 --> 00:22:44,240 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 697 00:22:44,240 --> 00:22:47,400 So, for the first time in 20 years 698 00:22:47,400 --> 00:22:52,040 I will be performing the play that put this theatre on the map. 699 00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:56,280 Ladies and gentlemen, our major production this season - 700 00:22:56,280 --> 00:22:59,640 Le Paysan A Moitie Enterre! 701 00:22:59,640 --> 00:23:01,120 What? 702 00:23:01,120 --> 00:23:02,760 It's supposed to be Grease. 703 00:23:02,760 --> 00:23:04,720 Farewell, Grease! (APPLAUSE) 704 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,960 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 705 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:19,240 (WHOOPING) 706 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:23,200 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 707 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:27,480 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 708 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:30,000 I am a peasant buried half-alive, 709 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,320 but, by God, I will prevail! 710 00:23:32,320 --> 00:23:34,840 (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) 711 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:36,720 (MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY) 712 00:23:38,840 --> 00:23:41,760 And now I'd like to introduce our new CEO, Julie McNamara. 713 00:23:42,760 --> 00:23:46,080 (APPLAUSE) 714 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:51,720 (AUDIENCE MURMURS) 715 00:23:51,720 --> 00:23:53,920 What in the name of God is she wearing? 716 00:23:53,920 --> 00:23:55,840 (QUIETLY) It's Greased Lightnin'. 717 00:23:56,840 --> 00:23:58,080 (QUIETLY) Childish. 718 00:23:58,080 --> 00:24:00,000 So unprofessional, the lot of you. 719 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,840 (AUDIENCE MEMBER WOLF-WHISTLES) 720 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:03,320 (MICROPHONE SQUEALS) 721 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:05,120 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 722 00:24:05,120 --> 00:24:07,560 Well, in keeping with tonight's theme... 723 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:10,320 ..I'm here to say 724 00:24:10,320 --> 00:24:12,240 you better shape up. 725 00:24:12,240 --> 00:24:13,680 Mm. 726 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:15,400 'Cause you need a plan. 727 00:24:16,400 --> 00:24:19,760 And I can keep you strategised. 728 00:24:19,760 --> 00:24:21,800 Jesus Christ. 729 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:23,280 There we go. 730 00:24:23,280 --> 00:24:25,720 Always good to have a laugh 731 00:24:25,720 --> 00:24:28,000 before discussing serious business. 732 00:24:29,520 --> 00:24:31,840 Unfortunately, The Argyle Theatre 733 00:24:31,840 --> 00:24:35,400 is experiencing extreme financial difficulty, 734 00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:36,840 and, if something isn't done, 735 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:39,840 this may be the last season you ever have. 736 00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:42,240 And the person single-handedly responsible 737 00:24:42,240 --> 00:24:44,360 for running this place into the ground 738 00:24:44,360 --> 00:24:45,960 is in fact... Thank you, Julia. 739 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:49,760 And now I would like to launch this season's program! 740 00:24:49,760 --> 00:24:52,400 I will do one thing. I will launch this season. 741 00:24:52,400 --> 00:24:54,240 I'm launching it! I'm launching it! 742 00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:55,560 The artistic director does it! 743 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:56,560 I'm doing it! 744 00:24:56,560 --> 00:24:57,560 I'm launching! I'm... 745 00:24:58,560 --> 00:25:02,000 (FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYS) 746 00:25:05,960 --> 00:25:07,320 (APPLAUSE) 747 00:25:07,320 --> 00:25:09,160 SONG: 748 00:25:09,160 --> 00:25:11,560 749 00:25:11,560 --> 00:25:16,080 750 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:19,000 the power 751 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:20,880 supplying... 752 00:25:20,880 --> 00:25:23,320 This organisation is not financially viable. 753 00:25:23,320 --> 00:25:24,720 Oh. So, not gonna acknowledge 754 00:25:24,720 --> 00:25:25,840 country or anything? 755 00:25:25,840 --> 00:25:27,080 Christian will assist me 756 00:25:27,080 --> 00:25:28,440 in conducting performance reviews 757 00:25:28,440 --> 00:25:29,440 starting today. 758 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:32,000 Are we not more than human resources?! 759 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,800 Oh, don't clap that. 760 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:35,520 that feels like a version of workplace harassment. 761 00:25:35,520 --> 00:25:37,800 You will not be cutting my staff. 762 00:25:37,800 --> 00:25:39,080 Ryan, Christian... 763 00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:40,440 Yes? ..this is my son, Ryan. 764 00:25:40,440 --> 00:25:42,560 Margie, Julia's fired Jacob. 765 00:25:42,560 --> 00:25:43,720 What are you doing? What?! 766 00:25:43,720 --> 00:25:44,840 He's not going anywhere! 767 00:25:44,840 --> 00:25:45,840 Hey! 768 00:25:45,840 --> 00:25:48,560 OK, Julia, if this is all so easy... 769 00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:50,120 ..why don't YOU do it? 770 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,440 SONG: 771 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:57,320 772 00:25:57,320 --> 00:25:59,120 773 00:25:59,120 --> 00:26:00,960