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Jake Stewart & Prashanti Middling talk about a dog family, a prince, and a meteor coming to Earth.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by The Melbourne Shakespeare Company ‘The Most of It’ by Sam Horton   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a plank, sauvignon blanc, and gay pillars.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Aevum Valley’ by Tom Weinart ‘Cruel Intentions’ at The Alex Theatre ‘Greeking Out’ by Rebecca Perich ‘Fresno’ by Josh Connell, Jeremy Harland, and James Greaves ‘The Boys in The Band’ by James Terry Collective   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedi...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about suits of armour, an acrobat school, and how to tap dance.   The shows discussed are: ‘Honour’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Frankie & Fitz’ by Tanaka Bofu ‘Our Monster’s Name is Jerry’ by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project ‘Truth’ at The Malthouse   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about connecting planets, a spinning wheel, and being raised in Newquay.   The shows discussed are: ‘Fractured Love’ by Backyard Theatre Ensemble ‘Mrs. Marvin’ by Emma Algeri ‘Eigengrau’ by The Beehive Players   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about maritime dreams, baleen, and sport trauma.   The shows discussed are: ‘Messy Friends’ by Gendermess Productions ‘37’ by The Melbourne Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   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...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about skincare routines, a cap with a feather in it, and a convent.   The shows discussed are: ‘I’m Fine’ by Saxon Evans ‘Hot White Kiss’ by James WF Roberts ‘Monster’ by Florian Wild & Oliver Ayres ‘Thirty-Six’ by Jo Clifford & Bayley Turner ‘Labyrinth’ by Forest Collective   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talks about chazwozzas, bamboo underwear, and the SPU.   The shows discussed are: ‘Lost Property’ by Amelia Dunn & Tuia Suter ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ by The Australian Shakespeare Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the W...

Jake Stewart talks about malaise, a bath, and lutes.   The shows discussed are: ‘Sweet Pea’ by Mover’s Call Theatre Company ‘War Cry’ at The Motley Bauhaus ‘Romeo & Juliet’ by Shakespeare-In-Between   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the K...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fiery energy, a big piece of paper, and the word ’nuanced’.   The shows discussed are: ‘Not All Men’ by Burst Theatre Company ‘House with a Sunken Garden’ by Ephemera Theatre ‘Primitives’ presented by Whitfield Studio ‘The Axe in The Ceiling’ by Jaya Berged   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a...

Jake Stewart talks about seagulls, a baking knife, and an old wizard.   The shows discussed are: ‘Dredge’ created with Femmural and The Anchor Theatre Company, presented in association with Gavin Roach ‘Don Giovanni’ by BK Opera   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the...

Jake Stewart talks about a lizard, fancy British ladies, and cannibals.   The show discussed is: ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ by 24 Carrot Productions   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   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...

Jake Stewart talks about temporary happiness, a picture of a dog, and not banal things.   The shows discussed are: ’An Organised Odyssey’ by Wielding Theatre ‘Thinner Than Water’ by The Lab Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a niggling presence, Commedia dell’Arte, and dog shows.   The shows discussed are: ’Turning 25’ at The Butterfly Club ‘Zorba’s Last Dance’ at La Mama Theatre ‘Breadwinning’ at Testing Grounds ‘Piper’ by Frenzy Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and c...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about porridge, a group chat, and a spunk bunny.   The shows discussed are: ‘Popera: Sex, Death & Politics’ by Little Train Creative ‘Yahoos Descent’ by Furball Theatre ‘Comedy on the Rocks’ by Cat & Caz   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre o...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a rapid backpedal, mulled wine, and old man sound.   The shows discussed are: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Sevenfold Theatre Company ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at the Princess’ Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundje...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a chef, skirting boards, and a night like this.   The shows discussed are: ‘One of These Things First’ by Hot Lunch ‘Recollection’ by pot kettle black productions ‘The Last Train to Madeline’ by Fever103 Theatre ‘The Whale’ by The Melbourne Shakespeare Company ‘No Reception’ by Drama King Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.producti...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a big family, the moon, and a mammoth.   The shows discussed are: ‘Counting and Cracking’ presented by Belvoir Street Theatre & Kurinji ‘Blackout Songs’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘The Frog’ by Big Dog Theatre ‘Girl at the Bottom of a Well’ by Henry Kelly ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ by Essendon Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about Celine Dion, head cannons, and political turmoil.   The shows discussed are: ‘Hydra’ by Brighton Theatre Company ‘Pastabate’ by Dani Hayek   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions 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...

Jake Stewart talks about a hum, drinking water, and whispering to yourself.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Audition’ at La Mama Theatre ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Peridot & Encore Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions 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....

Jake Stewart talks about a pillar, a potion, and an infinity pool.   The shows discussed are: ‘We’re Banking On It’ by MUST and Bloomshed ‘Meurants Lane’ by Limelight Department   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions 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 wa...

Jake Stewart & Elizabeth Brennan talk about getting cut, Type 1 Diabetes, and impatience.   The shows discussed are: ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Beaumaris Theatre Company ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’ by Slay Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands...

Jake Stewart & Georgie Potter talk about big eyes, crosswords, and nightwear.   The shows discussed are: ‘Lung’ at La Mama Theatre ‘UMMTA’s Sitzprobe’ by UMMTA   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions 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....

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a surprisingly ballad-heavy musical, basketball, and a lobster.   The shows discussed are: ‘Straight White Male’ at La Mama Theatre ‘The Librar(ian)’ by Lochie Laffin Vines ‘HE’ by Rodrigo Calderón   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the land...

Jake Stewart sits down with Limelight Department’s Hayden Hayes & Christapor Yaacoubian.   They talk brotherhood, script development, teeth, and more!   FOR MORE LIMELIGHT: https://www.instagram.com/limelightdept/   TICKETS TO ‘MEURANTS LANE’: https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/autumn-2024/meurants-lane/   HAYDEN’S BOOK: https://tinyurl.com/2t8nvcre   OUR STUFF:   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissi...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a hardware store, a pizza-flavoured vape, and needing help.   The shows discussed are: ‘You’re Being Dramatic’ by The Maybe Pile ‘The Exact Dimensions of Hell’ at fortyfivedownstairs ‘Spring Has Sprung’ or ‘The Beautiful Show’ by Pummel Squad   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to crea...