

with the 3rd copy of the dvd in our fringe-kit, rush off to the other end of town to the celebrated Troyeville Hotel which has reached cult status as the dining-room and watering hole of artists…(been a favourite artists hang-out). Lawrence- the boss, currently in Australia, who’s fearless and cool, and believes in the avante guarde art scene, introduces us to Matthew who takes care of everything. so having ordered 3 portions of sardines in advance with our telephonic confirmation for today’s showing of the fringe, we’re ready to go: and Swan Lake (Markus Wirthmann)’s first act booms out into the bar. Heads turn and up turned glances light on a little remote-controlled boat-swan, turning wheelies on the water while we sip cold beers…