PRAISE DIONYSUS!
Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.
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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Jake Stewart & Prashanti Middling talk about a dog family, a prince, and a meteor coming to Earth.
The shows discussed are:
‘Romeo and Juliet’ by The Melbourne Shakespeare Company
‘The Most of It’ by Sam Horton
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 Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a plank, sauvignon blanc, and gay pillars.
The shows discussed are:
‘The Aevum Valley’ by Tom Weinart
‘Cruel Intentions’ at The Alex Theatre
‘Greeking Out’ by Rebecca Perich
‘Fresno’ by Josh Connell, Jeremy Harland, and James Greaves
‘The Boys in The Band’ by James Terry Collective
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 Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about suits of armour, an acrobat school, and how to tap dance.
The shows discussed are:
‘Honour’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
‘Frankie & Fitz’ by Tanaka Bofu
‘Our Monster’s Name is Jerry’ by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project
‘Truth’ at The Malthouse
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 Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about connecting planets, a spinning wheel, and being raised in Newquay.
The shows discussed are:
‘Fractured Love’ by Backyard Theatre Ensemble
‘Mrs. Marvin’ by Emma Algeri
‘Eigengrau’ by The Beehive Players
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.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about maritime dreams, baleen, and sport trauma.
The shows discussed are:
‘Messy Friends’ by Gendermess Productions
‘37’ by The Melbourne 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.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about skincare routines, a cap with a feather in it, and a convent.
The shows discussed are:
‘I’m Fine’ by Saxon Evans
‘Hot White Kiss’ by James WF Roberts
‘Monster’ by Florian Wild & Oliver Ayres
‘Thirty-Six’ by Jo Clifford & Bayley Turner
‘Labyrinth’ by Forest Collective
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.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talks about chazwozzas, bamboo underwear, and the SPU.
The shows discussed are:
‘Lost Property’ by Amelia Dunn & Tuia Suter
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ by The Australian Shakespeare 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.
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Jake Stewart talks about malaise, a bath, and lutes.
The shows discussed are:
‘Sweet Pea’ by Mover’s Call Theatre Company
‘War Cry’ at The Motley Bauhaus
‘Romeo & Juliet’ by Shakespeare-In-Between
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 Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fiery energy, a big piece of paper, and the word ’nuanced’.
The shows discussed are:
‘Not All Men’ by Burst Theatre Company
‘House with a Sunken Garden’ by Ephemera Theatre
‘Primitives’ presented by Whitfield Studio
‘The Axe in The Ceiling’ by Jaya Berged
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.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Jake Stewart talks about seagulls, a baking knife, and an old wizard.
The shows discussed are:
‘Dredge’ created with Femmural and The Anchor Theatre Company, presented in association with Gavin Roach
‘Don Giovanni’ by BK Opera
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.