PRAISE DIONYSUS!

Introducing Jake's sisters - Meg Stewart and Laura Stewart!   These Stewart siblings unpack childhood, love languages, and the recent production of ‘Where is The Green Sheep?’ by Monkey Baa Theatre Company.   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wuru...

Bon Frìnge!   After we discuss the rich diverse world of France-centred theatre tales, Jake and Jamesy talk all things Frìnge Festivàl!   The shows are:   ‘Second Best Bed’ by Mae McCubbin ‘The Enormous Radio’ by Roslyn Oades & Bob Scott ‘Changeling’ by Charlie Simmons ‘Young Squizzy & McRizz: The World Tour’ by Louis Prandolini & Hugo Postregna ‘Frankenstein’ by The Wanderers Theatre...

Bon Frìnge!   After a healthy French helping of France facts, Jake and James talk all things Frìnge Festivàl!   The shows are:   ‘Deus Ex Machina’ by Fourth. Theatre Company ‘Dirt Church’ led by Jessie Ngaio ‘Get Real’ by EMBOLDEN 2026 ‘Mass Hysteria’ by Iva Rosebud, Meg Hickey, and Jens Radda ‘MILF and Cookies’ by Marilyn Leder ‘Nosebleeds’ by Holly Bohmer, Mario Hannah, and Taylor Griffiths   An...

Jake went to Clayton to check out MUST’s two newest offerings.   One’s a fragmented Sumatran allegory and the other is not!   The shows are: 'The World Approaches’ by Luca Edwards and 'Prickly Love’ by Gita Bezard   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of t...

After we talk about a boat magician, Jake and James discuss a bunch of television shows from their differingly tumultuous childhoods.   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   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 was an...

We start off talkin’ toothless satires and harpless satyrs, and we end upstanding for our national anthem.   We touch briefly on ‘Lord of The Flies’ at Theatre Works, and the epic Sri Lankan tale of ‘The Jungle and The Sea’, before diving into:   ‘Ego Death Elektra’ by The Carnage Garden ‘Cold War 2.0’ by Doppelgangster ‘Slam Machine Squared’ by Slam Machine   Also, let us know if you want us to c...

Jake saw ‘Practical Magic 2’ and the new Tom Six movie, and it’s all about to become your business.   The theatre reviews start at 15:13   The shows discussed are: ‘Dead Stock’ by Chelsea Hickman ‘Top Girls’ by The Essendon Theatre Company   Release ‘The Onania Club’   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to c...

Niklaus J Carr is here to talk about his upcoming play ‘Ego Death Elektra’.   We also touch on perils of the creative process, the 16th Street Experience, and the magic of collaboration.   Tickets to The Carnage Garden’s ‘Ego Death Elektra’ are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/ego-death-elektra   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedio...

Do you know what a progressional dinner is? Once you realise you don’t care, come hear Jake and James’ pitches for the third Mamma Mia film.   Tell us which movie you’d prefer to see!   The pitches start at 46:03   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundj...

In this solo episode with Jake, we unpack some of Melbourne’s recent theatre offerings, and get repeatedly distracted by nonsense.   Shows of particular focus are: ’12 Angry Actors’ by Asamina Theatre Company ‘Cleopatra and Antony’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view,...

The Renaissance is on!   We’re back, and we’re revamping the lot, Pokésluts.   This is the first episode of the rest of our lives.   Come along as Jake Stewart and James Hardy spend this episode unpacking Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’, offload a few social grievances, and don't worry – we also talk about Rob Mills.   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: praisedio...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about magikarp, Age of Empires 2, and pork.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Sainting Joan’ by Abigail Banister-Jones ‘Future Loves Burning / Age of Extremes’ by Victorian Theatre Company ‘Animal Farm’ by MUST   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of t...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about beyblades, backflaps, and being on a tram.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Slam Machine Sketch Show’ by Slam Machine ‘A Twist of Fate’ by Scary Goats Theatre ‘The Office at the End of the World’ by Above Sea Level Theatre ‘Beasts’ by Persona Collective ‘The Last Parma Night’ by Max Meaden   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @praise....

Jake sits down with playwright-actor Max Meaden to discuss his upcoming production of ‘The Last Parma Night’ at Chapel Off Chapel.   They yammer about mateship, making approachable theatre, and the artistic landscape of Ballarat.   Tickets to ‘The Last Parma Night’ (May 6-10): https://tinyurl.com/lastparmanight   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to cr...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest comes to a close! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about having friends in California, the mouths of babies, and a hodge-podge-mish-mash.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Doing This’ by Lauren Bonner ‘Giuseppe’s Love Quest’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘Aphrodite’ by Elouis...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about gumbo, being a teacher, and seeing someone on stilts.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Hello Mr. Radio’ by Handful of Bugs ‘Lowkey’ by Louis Prandolini ‘Daddy Daycare’ by Steph Crothers ‘Love Letter To Heephah’ by Amelia Pawsey ‘My Precio...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about astronauts, playing twins, and slicing apples.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Everyone in the Audience Gets a Button’ by Ned ‘Fangirl Fundamentals’ by Georgie Potter ‘Space Comedy’ by Rao Morusupalli ‘Weapons Grade Comedy’ by Ross Purdy...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about vertical poles, polaroids, and Catholicism.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Sharp’ by Guneet Kaur ‘Be My BFFFFFFF!’ by John Glover ‘The Divine Comedy’ by Anthony Locascio   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege t...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about the Sorkin Strut, being white, and the East Star.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Going Somewhere?’ By James Collopy ‘Mrs Lovett’s Famous Meat Pies Grand Reopening Extravaganza’ by Elliot Wood ‘DADAM’ by DADAM ‘Why Are You Here’ by Bronw...

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest is back! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about hole action, two birds in the bush, and stopping traffic.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Crumble’ by Izzy Goessens ‘Lobster in a Glass’ by Jenna Suffern ‘The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour’ by Matt Bell ‘Drunk & Delicious’ by Cal...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about skeleton helmets, stars, and a controversial reputation.   The shows discussed are:   ‘My Brilliant Career’ presented by The Melbourne Theatre Company ‘I Thought You Said’ presented by Tip Toe Theatre ‘You’re No Good’ by Next Tuesday Theatre ‘The Taming of The Shrew’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com INSTAG...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a fancy guy, being a hound dog, and twins.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Bev and Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom’ by How Delightful Theatre ‘F.A.A.G: Footballers are a Godsend’ by Samuel Roberts ‘Twelfth Night’ by Australian Shakespeare Company   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being a rebellious son, scaffolding, and dancing through romances.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Placeholder’ presented by Midsumma Festival and Five Foot Entertainment ‘Rent’ presented by the Alumni and Extended Community of St. Michael’s Grammar School ‘Afterglow’ by Midnight Theatrics ‘Darling Divaz’ at the Motley Bauhaus   EMAIL: p...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about horny hockey players, cooking lobsters, and being an obstruction.   They talk through their unconventional experiences of: ‘The Tempest’ by OZACT ‘Love Actually? The Musical Parody’ at The Athenaeum   In addition to discussing:   ‘A Twist of Fate Christmas Special’ presented by Scary Goats Theatre   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is...

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about meaning business, bibs, and being born for stardom.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Last Sunday in June’ by Firerock Productions ‘Nothing to See Here. Just a Totally Normal Comedy Show. Wouldn’t Worry About It.’ by Jett Bond and Zoe Heim ‘Queer Enough?’ by Luke Martin & Paige E. Joustra ‘Giuseppe’s Game Time Wonder Show’ by Jeromaia...