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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...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about whether you should go into a room or not, cool people, and wounds.   The thirteenth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Dice Paper Role & Friends’ by Dice Paper Role ‘Frequentshit Live!’ by Conk ‘When I Grow Up…’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘In The Wings’ by Chuc...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about potential tenderness, muffins, and a seating plan.   The twelfth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘That’s One Damn Sexy Ape’ by Gavin Roach ‘Happy Hour Comedy Show’ by Chris Nguyen & Robyn Reynolds ‘Sloppy Toppy’ by Carmelo Costa ‘Confetti and Chaos’...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about salami, bears, and lack.   The eleventh episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Completely Improvised Musical’ by The Impromptunes ‘Adults Only Magic Show’ at The Arts Centre ‘Not For Children’s Programming’ by Samuel Roberts ‘Dr Oblong’s Ottoman of Odditie...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about propaganda, martinis, and fondue.   The tenth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Success in Everything’ by Noah Szto ‘Corpus Delicti!’ by Mystery Radio Theatre ‘Adult Beginner’ by Mike McLeish ‘Galah Galah’ by Gemma Caruana ‘Op Shop ‘Till You Drop’ by Vict...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a pirate hat, punching, and armwrestling.   The ninth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Scurvy Isn’t Funny’ by Hot Heads ‘Karate Man: A Live-Action Video Game’ by BEAK ‘Imagine Having Anything at All’ by Lauren Bonner ‘Grief-Sex-Race’ by Jess Karamjeet ‘#...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about aphantasia, a 3D model, and mess.   The eighth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Gender is a Scam and I am Winning’ by Josh Cake ‘Annie & Lena Have a Talk Show’ presented by Skint ‘Escape to the Megaverse’ by Game Boys Comedy ‘Banana Smoothie’ by Alex...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cows, a pen, and waistcoats.   The seventh episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Con 2077’ by Con Coutis ‘Breaking Bread with Bambi’ by The Maybe Pile ‘NTNNNNN’ presented by Century ‘Mina vs. The Martians’ by Innes Lloyd   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing....

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about depravity, two rows, and heartbreak.   The sixth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Necrophilia’ by Gillian Monensthal Productions ‘Make Women Insane Again’ by Bea Barbeau-Scurla & Edan McGovern ‘Sh!t-faced Shakespeare’ at The Athenaeum ‘Room With a Vi...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cocaine, red flags, and Spain.   The fifth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘I Love Money’ by Jett Bond ‘Ahem, Can I Borrow Your Vape?’ by Max Flett & Siobhan Larkin ‘Dead to Me’ by Matt Bell ‘Jokes from Beyond the Crypt’ by Aiden Willcox ‘La Soupco’...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a virgin, pirating, and a vocal warmup.   The fourth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Microsoft Orifice’ by John Glover ‘Bubble Show for Adults Only’ by Bubble Laboratory ‘The Bisexual’s Lament’ by Lou Wall ‘Virtuoso’ by Casey Filips ’1925’ by The Burt...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being along for the ride, dating stories, and couples therapy.   The third episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   The shows discussed are: ‘Shark Heist’ by Cam Venn ‘Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry’ by Tim Motley ‘Pilot’ produced by Ethan Gallagher & Dylan McBurney ‘Cool &am...