PRAISE DIONYSUS!

In the second episode of this year’s Midsummary, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about simplicity, meme pages, and a beautiful country house.   The shows discussed are: ‘Hot Summer Nights’ at Gasworks ‘On the Uncertainty of Signs’ by Willing ‘The Inheritance’ at Fortyfive Downstairs   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to cre...

Our first episode of the Midsummary of 2024! Jake Stewart & James Hardy take you on a journey through their Midsumma Carnival experience, and look excitedly forward at the oncoming festival. Expect socialphobia, dog names, and talk of a Queer Utopia.   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatr...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being bad, mundanity, and a terrifying void.   The shows discussed are: ‘A Very Naughty Christmas’ by Woodward Productions ‘Dubious Intent’ by Lonely Heart Theatre Company ‘All the Rest’ at Theatre Works ‘Jazz Men’ by Robert Sturrock   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, a...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about muppets, dust, and a terrible son.   The shows discussed are: ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ by the Melbourne Theatre Company ‘The Long Pigs’ by we3, Cluster Arts, and Theatre Works ‘La Cage aux Folles’ at The Arts Centre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about breaking spines, an irksome phrase, and stern birds.   The shows discussed are: ‘MI:WI 3027’ at La Mama ‘This is Our Youth’ by Kenneth Lonergan ‘The Odd Couple (Female Version)’ by The Essendon Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre o...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about rubs, shame spirals, and gold sequins.   The shows discussed are: ‘Cleo’s Stratos’ by Cracked Actors Theatre ‘The Waiting Room’ by Silver String Productions ‘Villainy’ by No Mates Productions, Moving Light Productions, and the MC Showroom. ‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’ at The Athenaeum   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedion...

Jake Stewart talks to Gemma Caruana about her experience as an artist participating in this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival, and much more.   GEMMA CARUANA INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gem_caro   AND US INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nati...

Jake Stewart talks to Sebastiano Pitruzzello about his experience as an artist participating in this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival, and much more.   SEBASTIANO PITRUZZELLO INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/sebastiano._.pitruzzello   AND US INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the W...

Jake Stewart talks to Conk about his experience as an artist participating in this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival, and much more.   CONK INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/conkconkconkconk   CONK'S PODCAST https://www.audacy.com/podcast/friend-of-the-pod-e5a4a/episodes   AND US INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and cont...

Jake Stewart talks to Stelios Ioannides about his experience as an artist participating in this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival, and much more.   STELIOS IOANNIDES INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/stelios.ioannides   AND US INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People...

Jake Stewart talks to Elizabeth Brennan about her experience as an artist participating in this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival, and much more.   ELIZABETH BRENNAN INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lizziebrennnnnn   THE BLOOMSHED INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebloomshed WEBSITE: www.bloomshed.org   AND US INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege...

Jake Stewart talks about burnout, American Idealism, and everything being commodified.   The show discussed is: ‘OHIO!’ by The Knack Theatre & Five by Five Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never cede...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about meadows, widowers, and overtures.   The shows discussed are: ‘Everyone Wants to be Emma’ by ZKM Productions ‘Seduction’ by The Lowbrow Outfit ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ by Watch This   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the...

Jake Stewart talks about beautification, dollar signs, and floundering.   The shows discussed are: ‘Monument’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Prophet’ at Theatre Works ‘Spring Awakening’ by Sevenfold Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a congenital disease, glaziness, and going to the park.   The shows discussed are: ‘We Wrote Some Plays!’ by the Essendon Theatre Company ‘Bloom’ by the Melbourne Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri P...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a light dusting of dirt, CBD oil, and extra sugar.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Cave of Spleen’ at Theatre Works ‘This is Living’ at The Malthouse ‘2:22’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjer...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about word salad, font size, and a tuxedo.   The shows discussed are: ‘Blue to the Horizon’ by Sevenfold Theatre Company ‘June’ at Theatre Works ‘Rough Trade’ at Theatre Works ‘Untitled Three-Hander’ by Limelight Department Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and conte...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about boobs, a tiny little house, and washing fruit.   The shows discussed are: ‘Is God Is’ by the Melbourne Theatre Company ‘This is My Body’ by Luke Macaronas   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Natio...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a symmetry of life, full circles, and dealing from the top.   The shows discussed are: ‘Last Time’ by Hensby & Beckett ‘The Jasmine Suite’ by The Knack Theatre ‘Quicker Than The Eye’ by Josh Staley ‘Up Late. Up Close.’ by Josh Staley   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, vie...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about forcefulness, charred broccoli, and a Shetland pony.   The shows discussed are: ‘SHHHH’ at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Social Dance’ at Theatre Works ‘Midnight: The Cinderella Musical’ at The Comedy Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the l...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about conjuring, carnies, and period garb.   The shows discussed are: ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Hearth Theatre ‘Grand Theft Theatre’ by Pony Cam & David Williams ‘The Crucible’ by The Australian Shakespeare Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the...

Jake Stewart talks about canapés, four heads, and disappointment.   The shows discussed are: ‘Oh Deer!’ by Aphids ‘This’ by David Woods and Collaborators   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always...

Jake Stewart and Conk talk about road safety, sisterhood, and a stepmother.   The shows discussed are: ‘Crocodile Fever’ by Tart Theatre Collective ‘The Charade’ by Five by Five Theatre   For more Conk: https://www.facebook.com/smellinggoodproductions/ instragam.com/connordariol   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, vie...

Jake Stewart and James Hardy talk about whipping, unseemliness, and a Moroccan motif.   The shows discussed are: ‘Jacky’ by the Melbourne Theatre Company ‘Shakespeare in Love’ by MUST   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignt...

Jake Stewart & Georgie Potter talk about crisis-envy, little grubby hands, and slowly getting lit.   The shows discussed are: ‘Super Woman Money Program’ by Elizabeth Davie ‘Once’ by Darlinghurst Theatre Company   For more Georgie:   https://www.instagram.com/georgiepotterr   For more about Wire:   https://www.wire.org.au/   For more about Captain Starlight:   https://www.starlight.org.au/about-us...