PRAISE DIONYSUS!
Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.
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Niklaus J Carr is here to talk about his upcoming play ‘Ego Death Elektra’.
We also touch on perils of the creative process, the 16th Street Experience, and the magic of collaboration.
Tickets to The Carnage Garden’s ‘Ego Death Elektra’ are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/ego-death-elektra
And as always, let us know if you want us ...
Do you know what a progressional dinner is? Once you realise you don’t care, come hear Jake and James’ pitches for the third Mamma Mia film.
Tell us which movie you’d prefer to see!
The pitches start at 46:03
Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!
EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com
It is a privilege to cre...
In this solo episode with Jake, we unpack some of Melbourne’s recent theatre offerings, and get repeatedly distracted by nonsense.
Shows of particular focus are:
’12 Angry Actors’ by Asamina Theatre Company
‘Cleopatra and Antony’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company
Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!
The Renaissance is on!
We’re back, and we’re revamping the lot, Pokésluts.
This is the first episode of the rest of our lives.
Come along as Jake Stewart and James Hardy spend this episode unpacking Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’, offload a few social grievances, and don't worry – we also talk about Rob Mills.
Also, let us k...
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
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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 Collec...
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
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
‘Giusep...
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
‘Dad...
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
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 Loca...
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 Extravaganz...
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
‘T...
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...
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: praise...
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&rs...
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&...
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 Ma...
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
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
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