A New Comedy Showdown
In the upcoming comedy series Bad Company, Kitty Flanagan and Anne Edmonds engage in a hilarious battle of wits. The show centers around Julia McNamara, portrayed by Kitty, who becomes the new boss of a struggling theatre. Her focus on profitability clashes with Margie Argyle, played by Anne, the artistic director with a strong creative vision.
A Struggling Theatre’s New Season
The Argyle Theatre is facing a dire situation as it prepares for its new season. Margie, known for her bold ideas, plans to replace the planned musical Grease with an 18th-century French play that lasts four hours. This decision is met with resistance from the theatre’s chief executive, Daniel, who is overwhelmed by the changes.
Pushing Boundaries
The new program features three plays that include full frontal nudity, with Margie taking center stage. She tells Daniel, “I’m here to push boundaries.” As the creator, writer, and star of Bad Company, Anne describes Margie as passionate about the theatre but also “deluded” and “egotistical.” She acknowledges that these traits are common in the arts world.
A New Leader Arrives
When Daniel unexpectedly quits, Julia, a corporate finance expert, is brought in as interim CEO to save the Argyle Theatre. Julia introduces herself to the staff, emphasizing her “grindset” – a mindset that drives her to work tirelessly until she achieves business results. Despite her serious approach, Julia has a fun side, enjoying workouts and watching Dancing with the Stars. She even suggests hiring DWTS host Sonia Kruger for their production of Grease, unaware that Margie has already canceled it for her experimental project.
A Contrast in Roles
Julia is vastly different from Kitty’s role as Helen Tudor-Fisk in Fisk. The most obvious difference is Julia’s wig. However, Anne insists, “It’s not a wig!” She credits Kitty for her dedication to comedy, noting how she transformed in the makeup room to achieve the look.
A Battle of Perspectives
There is a clear power struggle between Margie, who values creativity, and Julia, who prioritizes financial success. Anne believes both perspectives are valid. “You should be creatively free and take risks, but someone needs to ask whether anyone will want to watch it,” she explains. The show explores this tension as the Argyle Theatre’s season launch approaches.
What Lies Ahead?
As the season launch draws near, the question remains: will Margie or Julia emerge victorious? Bad Company premieres on Sunday, April 26, at 8:15pm on ABC and ABC iView.
