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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...

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...