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Big Al & The Centenarian

Big Al & The Centenarian

Big Al  & The Centenarian are two one-act dark comedies that share an interest in the human desire for status. They also share actor Vincent Andriano on one of the most eye-catching posters I’ve seen for some time. Bryan Goluboff’s Big Al is a two-hander that takes place in the New York…

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Midsumma: Confessions of a Drag Queen

Ricky in "Confessions of a Drag Queen"

Fables tell us that we show our worth through courage. In our time, the courage demanded by coaches and fans in sporting contests overshadows other kinds, those with effects that can’t be treated with an ice pack. Take the decision of Ricky (Beirao) to shed anonymity and tell an audience about…

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Midsumma: Pollyfilla leaves no gaps

Kitsch in Synch

In Kitsch in Synch, housewife Pollyfilla expresses the drag of her inner longings in her lounge room through lip-synching to songs and dialog from films and TV. Lip-synching doesn’t have the best reputation thanks to famous frauds ranging from Milli-Vanilli to Julie Anthony at the 2010 AFL Grand Final, but done well,…

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A Quick Chat With

A Quick Chat With Sarah-Louise Young

Sarah-Louise Young in Cabaret Whore

British actress, singer and comedienne Sarah-Louise Young is currently in Australia to perform her show Cabaret Whore, presented by Luckiest Productions and Seabright Productions. Featuring original songs and desperate divas from around the globe, Cabaret Whore has been described as “intelligent and unforgettable comedy”, winning Young a Spirit of the Fringe and Three…

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MICF: More Cosgriff please

Gillian Cosgriff

Seeing some truly awful autobiographical cabaret has shown me that a compelling performance requires more than just telling strangers about your life. Of course a performer needs to entertain, but great cabaret performers get beyond the merely personal, leading their audience to mull over bigger issues. In Waitressing … And Other Things…

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