PRAISE DIONYSUS!
Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
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.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
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.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
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.
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a fancy guy, being a hound dog, and twins.
The shows discussed are:
‘Bev and Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom’ by How Delightful Theatre
‘F.A.A.G: Footballers are a Godsend’ by Samuel Roberts
‘Twelfth Night’ by Australian Shakespeare Company
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 Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being a rebellious son, scaffolding, and dancing through romances.
The shows discussed are:
‘The Placeholder’ presented by Midsumma Festival and Five Foot Entertainment
‘Rent’ presented by the Alumni and Extended Community of St. Michael’s Grammar School
‘Afterglow’ by Midnight Theatrics
‘Darling Divaz’ at the Motley Bauhaus
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.
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about horny hockey players, cooking lobsters, and being an obstruction.
They talk through their unconventional experiences of:
‘The Tempest’ by OZACT
‘Love Actually? The Musical Parody’ at The Athenaeum
In addition to discussing:
‘A Twist of Fate Christmas Special’ presented by Scary Goats 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.