A play that examines wealth, greed, status, power and pleasure opened at the Ponton Theatre at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Tuesday 22 May for six performances.This adaptation of The Fox (also known as Volpone) by 17th century English playwright, actor and critic Ben Jonson (1572-1637) is directed by CSU theatre/media lecturer Mr Adam Deusien who adapted the play with student dramaturge Ms Shannon Leonard to contemporize it.The production is the collective effort of 21 third-year theatre/media students in the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries in Bathurst and is presented by CYCLE Productions.Publicist for the production Ms Jaimi-lee Bennett said, "This clever adaptation is a ruthless satire that explores the extent of human greed and wealth in the modern age. It's rollickingly good theatre and a wacky commentary on the basic desire for wealth and power".Read a review of The Fox by senior lecturer in English at CSU Dr Suzie Gibson.Performances are at the Ponton Theatre (building 1434) at CSU in Bathurst at 7pm from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 May, as well as a matinee at 1pm on 27 May.Tickets are Student/Concession $10, Adult $15 for sale at the door or online at www.sprungfestival.com