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Jake Stewart & Connor Dariol talk about swiss cheese, green lighting, and dewiness.   The second episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Gay Horseplay’ by Carmelo Costa & Jaxson Garni ‘Be Good’ by Laura Josephine ‘Long Play’ by Connor ‘Conk’ Dariol   Tickets to Connor’s show:   https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/long-play   Links to all other things Conk:...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about windows, intrusive thoughts, and warming-up eggs.   The first episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Stinking Hot Trash’ by Isabelle Carney ‘Hot Nonsense’ by Matt Storer ‘Damo & Mick’s Backyard Quiz’   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   Donate to the Asylum Seeker Resource Cen...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about donuts, knitting, and trying to fix people.   The shows discussed are: ‘Trash Pop Butterflies, Dance Dance Paradise’ at Theatre Works ‘Flesh Disease’ at La Mama Theatre ‘Puffs’ at Beaumaris Theatre Company   With a guest appearance from Henry Kelly (@henrykelly_)   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a pr...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about skiing, bakers, and a knowing throuple.   The shows discussed are: ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ by The Melbourne Theatre Company ‘& Juliet’ at The Regent 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. Sove...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about blue, dread, and the pinnacle of grace.   The shows discussed are: ‘Wolf Play’ at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Silly Little Things’ by Silver String Productions ‘The Naked Magicians’ at Karralyka   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the...

Jake Stewart talks about churches, taking notes, and a magical box.   The shows discussed are: ‘Virginia’ at La Mama Theatre ‘The Crocodile’ by Spinning Plates 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 of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never cede...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about wartime, asbestos, and a moat.   The shows discussed are: ‘Not All Dictators’ at La Mama Theatre ‘Wittenoom’ at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Nosferatu’ at The Malthouse   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 Ku...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about traps, mothers, and robots.   The final episode of our Midsummary for 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Songs of the Flesh’ by The Danger Ensemble ‘Coming Out’ by Scott Taylor ‘The Six Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne’ by Dax Carnay   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a pr...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about Europe, dialysis, and exercise.   The penultimate Midsummary of 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Outlier’ by Marcus Bateson ‘The Remix: The Midsumma Special’ by Improv Conspiracy ‘Cult’ by Ryan Henry ‘Burgerz’ by Travis Alabanza   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and conte...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about gold, landlords, and throwing a coat.   The fifth Midsummary of 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘A Southern Fairytale’ by Ty Autry ‘Lemon Tree on Dreg Street’ by Dirty Pennies Theatre ‘Welllll Shit!’ by Faff & Sass ‘Judy • Australia • 1964’ by Skunkworks   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about downtroddenness, fighting fires, and a plus sign.   The fourth Midsummary of 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘The Angel with Blue Eyes’ at La Mama Theatre ‘Oracle’ by Bass Fam Creative ‘Thrive’ by Black Apple Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theat...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about habits, lost gay souls, and reciprocation.   The third Midsummary of 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Spunk Daddy’ by Autonomous Inventions ‘In the Ghetto’ by Cracked Actors Theatre ‘The Milf and Mistress’ at Theatre Works   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about imbalances, running away to the circus, and doorways.   The second Midsummary of 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Transcendence’ by Writers’ Block Theatre ‘Hot Summer Nightsl’ by Red Canvas Productions ‘Protein’ by Autonomous Inventions   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, a...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about speech impediments, vegan cheese, and laziness.   The first instalment of our Midsummary for 2023!   The shows discussed are: ‘Shadowfall’ by BYTE ‘Daddy Developed a Pill’ by Tail of Tales Productions ‘The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven’ at 45 Downstairs ‘Promiscuous/Cities’ by Lachlan Philpott   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk minor text grievances, coconuts, and diamonds.   The shows discussed are: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Regent Theatre ‘Spring Awakening’ by The Young Australian Broadway Chorus   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk looseness, drinks beforehand, and psychology.   The shows discussed are: ‘Untitled’ by Ange Arabatzis ‘Ghost Stories’ by Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman ‘Bad Habits’ by Drama King 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...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about abandonment, pizza, and security guards.   The shows discussed are: ‘Day After Terrible Day’ by The Danger Ensemble ‘Trophy Boys’ by Emmanuelle Mattana ‘Reasons to be Pretty’ by Come One Come All Productions   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about witches, Nickelodeon, and spice.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Exquisite Corpse Shall Drink the New Wine’ by Faye Bendrups ‘Gundog’ by Three Fates Theatre ‘The Consequence of Kindness’ by Kieran Gould-Dowen   Furthermore please forgive Jake’s hopefully-temporary post-Covid voice.   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gma...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about Chinese Medicine, leadership, and chicken sounds.   Part of Cat on a Hot Fringe Roofringe 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Nu-Disco!’ by Ellen Marning ‘Vicky & Roger’s Cattle Call’ by The Beryls ‘The Beep Test’ by Neylon & Peele ‘Jan Pedinski: Barely Live’ by Alexander Dymalovski   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmai...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about dwarves, getting carried, and tuckshop ladies.   Part of The Chronicles of Fringia: Fringe Caspian 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Beige Bitch’ by Emily Carr ‘The Whisper’ by Brodie Murray ‘Grass’ by Ryan Henry & Bronte Locke   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemp...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about lesbians, coughing, and smut poetry.   Part of Fringecilla, Queen of the Desfringe 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Footballers are a Godsend’ by Samuel Roberts ‘Darling Boy’ by Rupert Bevan ‘An Unknown Song’ by Kevin McGreal ‘Poppycock’ by Six Inches Uncut   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privile...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about okayness, emails, and advisors.   Part of Edgar Allan Fringe 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Oh Yuck, It’s Me’ by Jessie Ngaio ‘Heather’ by Thomas Eccleshare ‘The Last Time’ by Lily Hensby ‘The Year of Our Lord’ by Plain English Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about figs, Gleeks, and melting.   Part of Fringelstein’s Monster 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Everest’ by Alistair Baldwin ‘The Audition Room’ by Harry Morrissey & Elouise Eftos ‘A Lovely Day to be Online’ by Connor Morel ‘You’re All Invited to My Son Samuel’s Fourth Birthday Party’ by Paper Mouth Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothprodu...

Jake Stewart & Sebastiano Pitruzzello talk about keys, sunlight, and relishing.   Part of Josie and the Fringeycats 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘Swinging Seniors Cruise Ship’ by The Burton Brothers ‘I Would Die For You (Just Not Yet)’ by Freya Patience & Leila Romiti ‘Ignis’ by Anthropocene Play Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about seriousness, the Crypt Keeper, and shards of what seems like broken vase.   Part of Reese Withersfringe 2022!   The shows discussed are: ‘My Mum Died and I Wanna Sing About It’ by Jack West ‘David Massingham’s Little Sketch Book of Horrors’ by David Massingham ‘The MILF Next Door’ by Marilyn Leder   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions EMAIL: pr...