PRAISE DIONYSUS!

Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.

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Episodes

Be Thin or In The Bin

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025

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 Detto
‘Masterpiece’ by Rae and Will
‘Vinegar Tom’ presented by The Wanderers Theatre
 
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 and will be Aboriginal Land.

No Wrong Answers

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

Sunday Nov 09, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about leather jackets, a reggae beat, and loving length.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Punk Rock’ by Lunatix Theatre Company
‘Oedipus’ by Barkly Theatre
‘We Make Friends With Karl Marx’ by Henry Kelly
‘Ascension’ produced by Georgie Stone
‘The Breath of Kings’ by Burning House & Theatre Works
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

I'm Super, Thanks for Asking

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about romanticising cultures, doggers, and a muffin.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Misfit Toys Productions
‘A Twist of Fate’ by Scary Goats Theatre
‘Break a Leg’ by Drama King Theatre Company
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

The Double Punch

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about distinct mothers, bake sales, and playing a butler.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The Glass Menagerie’ presented by Victory People Productions & Running with Scissors Theatre
‘PUMP’ by Isabella Gilbert
‘Between the Fractures’ by Small Dog Productions
‘Rumbleskin’ presented by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project
‘The Last Song’ by Scary Goats Theatre
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ presented by Camberwell Grammarians Theatre Company
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Monday Jul 14, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cold spaghetti, getting to a certain age, and turning off air conditioners.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The 6 Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne’ by Tayo Tayo Collective
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at The Athenaeum
‘Have a Goodnight Walter’ by Bryan Cooper
‘Still’ presented by Victorian Theatre Company
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Monday Jul 07, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about an umlaut, heterochromia, and intellectual curiosity.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Hadestown’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre
‘I Feel Sick’ by Matt Jenner
‘Loving The Alien’ by Karlis Zaid
‘Blackrock’ by Lunatix Theatre Company
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Why Don’t You Become a Fish?

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about raspberry drops, a centaur, and heaving with laughter.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Next Fall’ presented by Ballarat National Theatre
‘Mamma Mia!’ by Bentleigh Secondary College
‘The Birds’ at The Malthouse
‘Super’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
‘The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale’ at The Comedy Theatre
 
If you’re keen to donate to the Ballarat Performing Arts Community: https://bpacballarat.org/appeal/
 
Or if you wanna check our their stunning venues: https://bpacballarat.org/venuehire/
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Four.

Monday Jun 16, 2025

Monday Jun 16, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cauliflower salad, morons, and a huge yawn.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Things I Know To Be True’ by The Essendon Theatre Company
‘Ron & Isobel’ by Double Garage Productions
‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by EBKM
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

That Took Ya Whole Brain Up

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about asexuality, three-year-olds, and a petting zoo.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The Night Flower’ by The Orderly Chaotic Theatre Company
‘Storked’ by Antipodes Theatre Company & Theatre Works
‘Bad Taste’ by Carrion Theatre Company
‘Austen in Therapy’ by 24 Carrot Productions
‘Romeo & Juliet’ by The Barden Party
‘Macbeth’ by The Barden Party
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about smugness, sisters doing it for themselves, and love triangles.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Femme Play [ungrateful slut]’ Directed by Susan Rundle
‘A Wake To Remember’ Directed by Alyssa Wong
 
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. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

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