PRAISE DIONYSUS!
Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.
Episodes
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
1hr 24 min
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 the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026
2hr 2 min
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.dionysus
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.
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
1hr 5 min
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 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
2hr 10 min
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 Elouise Eftos
‘Alakazam’ by Ben McCarthy
‘Confessional’ by Gumboot Theatre Company
‘Milk Dud’ by Amelia June
‘Hard to Swallow’ by Reuben Kaye
‘Freidah Will See You Now’ by Caitlin Duff
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
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.
Apr 25, 2026
Apr 25, 2026
2hr 19 min
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 Precious! The Cabaret’ by Morgan Palmer
‘Welcome to Hell’ by Andy Balloch
‘Twinkle Town: The Forgotten High School Musical Musical’ by Isabella Patane & Dean Robinson
‘DisUnited States’ by Richard Mealey
‘Mushroom Lady & Me’ by Joseph Green
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sov4ereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.
Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026
1hr 45 min
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
‘Alf Alpha’s Cocktail Hour’ by Alf Alpha
‘Articulate’ by Gumboot Theatre Company
’Squid’s Sunday Sideshow’ by Samora Squid
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
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.
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
48 min
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 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.
Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
1hr 32 min
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 Bronwyn Isaac
‘Self-Inflicted’ by George Rigden
‘Laurie’ by Max Flett
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
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.
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
1hr 33 min
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 Dibbert
‘Little Devil and the War Machine’ by From The Hearth
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
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.
Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
1hr 49 min
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
INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus
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.