PRAISE DIONYSUS!

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...

Jake Stewart and James Hardy talk about short wide feet, mud, and silhouette jokes.   The shows discussed are: ‘Loaded’ at The Malthouse ‘The Way We Get By’ by The Knack 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...

Jake Stewart and Elizabeth Brennan talk about Australian Idol, play-plays, and ways of murdering people.   The shows discussed are: ‘Selling Kabul’ at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Burn It.’ by Lydia Kuelsen   The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre: https://donate.asrc.org.au/donate   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view,...

Jake Stewart and Elizabeth Brennan talk about a romance novel, pure joy, and 1920s bulk.   The shows discussed are: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at JMC Academy ‘Macbeth’ by Bell Shakespeare   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 wa...

Jake Stewart and Conk talk about a toaster, stubbiness, and dropping a ball.   The shows discussed are: ‘Heads or Tails?’ by Drama King Theatre Company ‘The John Wilkes Booth’ by Handful of Bugs   For more Conk, check out his podcast 'Friend of the Pod'.   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatr...

Jake Stewart talks about night terrors, muffing, and one of those injectables bins.   The final episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Your Mother Chucks Rocks and Shells’ by Ange Lavoipierre ‘Joy’ by Daisy Webb ‘Ross Purdy is Your New God’ by Ross Purdy   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to cr...

Jake Stewart talks about entrapment, hype, and a fact-finding expedition.   The seventh episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Woah, Alyssa! 5’ by Col & Fil ‘We’re New Here’ by Hensby & Beckett ‘A Night Out with SaulKav’ by Saul Kavenagh   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and c...

Jake Stewart & Elizabeth Brennan talk about muskrats, peripheral vision, and Salem.   The sixth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Tight Mums, Loose Units’ by Aarti Vincent, Lisa Lee, Marilyn Leder & Pradeepa Timmermans ‘Adults Only Magic Show’ by Showmen Productions ‘One Woman Show’ by Liz Kingsman   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL:...

Jake sits down with Kaine Hansen to talk about where artistic compulsions come from, modern notions of Australian masculinity, and the local controversy surrounding Kaine's recent work, 'Ned Kelly The Big Gay Musical'.   FOR MORE KAINE INSTAGRAM: @kainejhansen MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QnicQDXOC8qt3U2NSsANL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kainejhansen/   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus...

Jake Stewart & Sebastiano Pitruzzello talk about passionate distaste, profound resonance, and a full foyer.   The fifth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Greece Lightning’ by Garry Starr ‘Mush’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘Ned Kelly: The Big Gay Musical’ by Kaine Hansen   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a priv...

Jake Stewart talks about digging, cadences, and a cruise ship.   The fourth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘How To Be The Man’ by Zack Dyer ‘Eighteen’ by Caitlyn Staples & Tiana Hogben ‘Songs from the Heart in the Hole of My Bottom’ by Aiden Willcox & Isaac Haigh   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a...

Jake Stewart talks about a morning routine, prison, and precariousness.   The third episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Happi Hour’ by William Boyd ‘Ingrown’ by Matt Jenner ‘Con vs Con vs Con’ by Con Coutis   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the la...