Monument

<p>'The fuchsia is bright.' </p><p>Edith Aldridge is the youngest woman to be elected leader of her country. In a lush presidential suite in a heritage listed hotel she has just 90 minutes to get ready for the biggest day of her life. Enter Rosie a 22-year-old makeup artist from the David Jones counter sent to help Edith get camera ready. In Rosie's capable hands this morning will be a breeze. So long as they both stick to the brief. </p><p>Emily Sheehan's astute and entertaining <em>Monument </em>challenges the trivialisation of beauty therapy exploring the role that makeup and fashion play in how we perceive and receive women in power. </p><p><em>'Sheehan's voice is sparkling fresh and urgently of the now.'</em> - Arts Hub</p><p>2022 Finalist Max Afford Playwrights Award </p><p><em>Monument </em>was developed through Red Stitch's INK program.</p>