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Melbourne Fringe 2015

People Piss in Here, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015

No Comments 02 October 2015

From the production company, Crowtown, and directed by Stephen Jones, People Piss in Here is a surreal comedy that both enlightens and amuses as it explores the struggles of those suffering from mental illnesses . When Jo suffers from a panic attack, she locks herself in an isolated bathroom, only to find that there is […]

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Melbourne Fringe 2015

i’m not alright, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015

No Comments 01 October 2015

Daley King delivers a witty and honest performance in his one man play, i’m not alright. It tells the story of a character suffering from depression reflecting on his past, moments before committing suicide. Exploring the devastating effect that depression can have on an individual – through different situations such as failed Tinder dates, working […]

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Melbourne Fringe 2015

Stephen K. Amos: Welcome to My World, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015

No Comments 26 September 2015

Renowned and critically acclaimed comedian Stephen K. Amos returns to Melbourne with his new stand-up show Welcome to My World. Amos entertains with recent stories and observations, such an encounter with a snooty steward on a flight, being passive aggressive online, Australia’s recent libspill, and his run-ins with indifference towards his Nigerian race. Amos explains […]

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Accio Adulthood, Melbourne Fringe 2015

1 Comment 22 September 2015

If you’re still in denial about your missing Hogwarts letter, then Darcy Dann has the show for you. In her Melbourne Fringe Festival debut, Accio Adulthood, Dann tells the tale of how Harry Potter changed her life for the better. Using a combination of song and storytelling, Darcy recalls falling in love with the Harry Potter […]

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Melbourne Fringe 2015

The Multiple Meanings of Life: an interview with Zachary Pidd, Melbourne Fringe 2015

No Comments 20 September 2015

In Smithereens the VCA Acting Company 2015 will answer the ultimate question: what is the meaning of life? It is difficult to find a definite answer to this question, perhaps because there are so many different aspects of existence. When searching for the answer, you usually have to look at it from different angles; in terms of love, […]

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Emma and the House Special, Melbourne Fringe 2015

No Comments 20 September 2015

Director: James Khoo Playwright: Triana Amazonas Cast: Triana Amazonas, Alex Rouse, Sahil Saluja, Luke Peverelle, & Daniel Jones The transition into adulthood can be a frightening and confusing time. Knowing who you want to be is not easy to figure out, as Emma (Triana Amazonas) discovers in Emma and the House Special. Directed by James […]

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Melbourne Fringe 2015

Adulthood is a Wonderland: an interview with Triana Amazonas, Melbourne Fringe 2015

No Comments 26 August 2015

For most people in their twenties, the transition into mature, independent adulthood can be a strange, wondrous and mysterious experience, as Spare Gold Productions’ upcoming play, Emma and the House Special, will show its audience. Directed by James Khoo,  produced and written by first-time playwright Triana Amazonas, the play will tell the story of Emma, a […]

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This is a laughing matter: an interview with Isobel Marmion, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015

No Comments 15 August 2015

When it comes to mental illness, creating any sort of representation can be a risky business. Not only do you have to be accurate, but you also have to ensure that the audience is able to understand it. Some artists may use a conventional method such as a dramatic play or an open forum to […]

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Fiona O’Loughlin: My Brilliant Career, MFF 2014

No Comments 07 October 2014

Filled with anecdotes about seemingly hilarious parenting moments, comedy deaths and almost attempted affairs, Fiona O'Loughlin delivers a witty show about her life and fifteen year "Brilliant Career". Reviewed by Lucy Butler.

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This is Not a Love Song, MFF 2014

No Comments 01 October 2014

A play that tells of a failed relationship, This is Not a Love Song is a story filled with young love, misconceptions, regrets and classic music. Put together and performed by playwright Greg Fleet and directors Tegan Mulvany and Shane Adamczak, the story is told by Jimmy, a man who reminisces of a past relationship he had with […]

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