After well-recieved runs at both the White Bear and Oval House, Daniel Reitz’s play, Studies for a Portrait,  about a dying artist caught in a web of emotional intrigue (three men vying for his affections, art and fortune-hmmm), lands at the King’s Head Theatre with a n all new cast. The eight week run debuted March 30th and will run through May 23rd.

Julian Barker, who is perhaps one of the most acclaimed American artists of all time (alongside the likes of Andy Warhol), has only months to live as pancreatic cancer is ravaging his body. As the news of his imminent demise spreads, he retreats to East Hampton to die an artists death. Chad, Julian’s much younger partner, is set to become the prime beneficiary of his extremely valuable legacy of iconic works. But Marcus, Julian’s former lover, is determined to stake his claim and re-enters the picture.  And last but not least enters Chad’s 23-year-old underwear-model boyfriend, Justin, who intervenes with his own agenda.

Is there anything better than spending your evening watching a cat fight unfold? I think not.

Other ideas for you Culturati’s out there.

Twaits takes us on a journey through the life of an aspiring performer and some fanatical fans in which he explores both the glamorous and the dark side of celebrity – from Jade releasing books beyond the grave, Britney runs away to the circus and  Jodie keeps it real.   Britney’s Judy Garland gives a call to arms and Gary Glitter returns from Vietnam.  See it live at the Soho Theatre through November 28th 2009.