THEATRE

Magical Realism, Theatre of Cruelty

Please note: this show has an age recommendation of 16+

Welcome to Studio 5, welcome to where the magic happens.

In Studio 5, we are all hard workers, but some work harder than others. We strive for excellence, as there’s no room for imperfection in the studio.

We invite you to join us for a viewing, leave a review – we love feedback!

Written and Directed by D'Artagnan S. Holt

Studio 5

40 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 7:30PM
WED - 4:00PM
THUR - 5:30PM

CAST

Sholto Buckley, He/Him, WORKER ONE
Darcy Dowling, He/Him, WORKER TWO
Zachary Fuller, He/Him, WORKER THREE
Freyjika Parker, She/Her, WORKER FOUR
Shyanne Harding, They/Them, WORKER FIVE
Rouzbeh Nadjar, He/Him, WORKER SIX
Stella Heard, She/Her, WORKER SEVEN


PRODCUTION TEAM

Iris Donaldson, They/Her, Stage & Production Manager
Scarlett Davis, She/Her, Chief Artistic Consultant & Technical Advisor
Jacques Cooney Adlard, He/Him, Head Lighting & Graphic Designer
Peter Liptai, He/Him, Head Sound & Lighting Technical Designer

THEATRE

Comedy, Drama

It's a play about milk.

Written by Tanaka Bofu.

Studio 2

90 Minutes (includes interval)

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 8:00PM
WED - 4:00PM
THUR - 6:00PM

CREDITS

Issy Staiger-Creed - they/she - Director

Tanaka Bofu - he/him - Jasper

Diana Quarshie - she/her - Janice

Gisele Forsyth - she/her - Jupiter

Ranveer Harsh - he/him - Jylon

Nathan Wright - he/him - Julian

Anton Pan-Cassin - he/him - Jatrick

Narii Salmon - they/he - Riley

Lou Martin - they/them - Jacinta

Junaid Easman - he/him - Sound Composer

INTERACTIVE

Immersive, Political, Storytelling

Dive 278: Your mission is to dive to a coral reef that showed up on our radar a couple of weeks ago. This coral reef houses the mythical marine life that we have been studying for the past 6 years, in order to make a secret documentary to share to the public.

The Seadragons, Maneaters and Mermaids that live there all vanish whenever we try to grab them. We’ve been surveying the area ever since, and today, when you arrived, there was some sort of echo-signal emanating from the reef.

We have no time to lose. We have to get there before 'they' get here.

Written and Directed by Lana Rosalea

Dressing Room

20 Minutes

Creative Team

Deviser, performer: Gryff Connah
Deviser, Tech: Halle Blake-Burrows
Original Score: Vincent De Guzman, Kalissa
Animation: Amelie Salinas

ACTOR

Government Official: Nathan Wright

VOICE ACTORS

Seadragon Instinct: Gabrielle Fallen
Fisherman 1/Man1: Nathan Wright
Fisherman 2/Man 2: Gryff Connah
Mermaid/Wish Fish: Ellen Pennell
Mermaid 2: Justine Hobeiche
Brie/Wife: Diana Quarshie
Maneater: Lou Martin

THEATRE

Physical Theatre, Storytelling, Improv, Interactive

Roll 4 Role is an interactive theatre performance that asks the audience to roll the dice (literally) for the show they want to see.

The show will never be the same twice.

Every single performance will be an entirely new piece of theatre but will still be filled with rich story and deep insight from the performers.

Created by Bailey Ackling Beecham

Studio 7

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 5:00PM
WED - 6:00PM
THUR - 4:30PM

Co-Created and Performed by

Hamish Payne - they/he

Zofia Witkowski-Blake - she/her

Diana Quarshie - she/her

Tainá Araujo - she/her

The first iteration of this work was created with Delia Breen, Lou Martin and Tainá Araujo

Theatre

A Quer and comedic take on the Western Genre. Wannabee Cowboy Ardent is determined to hunt and kill an infamous outlaw named Buck Hanson, in the hoped of impressing his crush and getting loads of money.

Meanwhile, Ardent’s best friend Tilly fears that they might be losing him to a life of gun slinging and cold beans.

By Narii Hamill Salmon

Voice Studio

15 Minutes

THEATRE

Drama, LGBTQIA+, Storytelling

"TIN CAN," written by Lexie May and co-created by Poppy Skipper, explores intense personal and social issues within the confines of a train journey. Directed with sound and lighting by Hanna Ogawa, the play features characters dealing with themes of death, mental and physical illness, and social problems. As the actors and audience share the train setting, they witness conflicts, heartfelt conversations, and dark humor, all while reflecting on their own lives and interactions. With content warnings for coarse language and overwhelming soundscapes, the play dives deep into human emotions and societal observations, culminating in powerful scenes that highlight the raw and unfiltered nature of daily life and personal struggles.

Written and directed by Lexie May

Studio 5

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 6:00PM
WED - 8:00PM
THUR - 3:00PM

CAST

Gryff Connah - He/Him

Lana Rosalea - She/They/He

Gisele Forsyth - She/Her

Indigo Salisbury - She/Her

Tainá Araujo - She/Her

Prudence Cassar - She/Her

Joobon Kim - He/Him

Freyjika Parker - She/Her

MUSIC

Solo Show, Improv, Experimental

Improvisational Music

Performed by 梅田 (Umeda)

Common Areas

THEATRE

LGBTQIA+, Story Telling, Romance

Possum climbs to the top of the tallest gum tree each night to talk to the Moon, who, occasionally, deigns to talk back. But when Possum is caught by wildlife conservationists, Moon finds they cannot bear the thought of Possum spending their nights talking to anybody else.

Here begins Moonstruck, a bushland love story of cosmic proportion.

Created by Gabs Rota

Studio 7

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 8:00PM
WED - 4:00PM
THUR - 6:30PM

CAST

Gabs Rota - They/She/He

Indigo Salisbury - She/Her

Louise Jameson - Tech

INTERACTIVE

Immersive, Multi-Disciplinary, Family Appropriate

On average, you pass by 300-500 strangers every day, that's at least 8,650,500 in a lifetime, people you brush past daily; their promises, loves, hopes, dreams and goals in this life forever to be unknown to you and yours to them. Let's bridge one of these gaps (because ppl are more than NPCs that despawn when you're not there). Leave your fingerprints on a stranger's life. Write a letter (or draw a nice picture) and receive a letter in return.

Facilitated by Shannon Yeung

Level 2

THEATRE

Drama, Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling, Absurdist, Experimental

It's an unfolding.

It's a living room.

It's a dream.

It's comfort.

Its' uncomfortable.

It's you.

It's me.

It's us.

Written by Darcie Campbell

Studio 4

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 7:00PM
WED - 3:00PM
THUR - 6:30PM

CREDITS

Darcie Campbell - she/her - deviser, actor, lighting designer

Desiree Katakis - she/her - deviser, actor

Jesse Challis - he/him - deviser, actor

Lochlan Gibbons-Tighe - he/him - deviser, actor

Bailey Ackling Beecham - she/they - deviser, actor

Lana Rosalea - they/she/he - deviser, actor

Eugene Beissel - he/they - sound designer

Cynda Beare - he/they - deviser/dramaturg

Theatre

Comedy, LGBTQIA+, Physical Theatre

Ghosts is a cute little piece about growing up. She’s in her first stages of development, and ready for her first bit of feedback!

By Cynda Beare

Voice Studio

15 Minutes

DANCE + PHYSICAL THEATRE

Immersive, Multi-Disciplinary, Feminist

"Mothers Group" is an interdisciplinary performance work featuring movement and voice to explore womanhood, intrinsic connectivity, and the emotional complexities of joy, sorrow, resilience and vulnerability. The work draws inspiration from the collective insight and solidarity found in women's circles and ultimately celebrates the profound ability of women to come together with offerings of solace, understanding, and unwavering support in the face of adversity.

The voice and movement is symbiotic; the choreography unfolds with grace and strength, embodying the nuanced experiences of women, while the live vocal score serves as a powerful companion, weaving a sonic tapestry that echoes the heartbeat of womanhood. It is through ethereal humming and rhythmic pulsations, the voice becomes a vessel for shared experiences, carrying the weight of untold stories and resilient spirits. The interplay of choir and choreography reflects this mutuality and provides an expression of the maternal strength of sisterhood.

It is more than just a performance – it is a ritual of healing, a celebration, and a testament to the enduring power of women.

Choreographed by Opal Russell and Dancers

Space 28

45 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 5:00PM
WED - 5:30PM
THUR - 9:00PM

CREDITS

Indiana Gordon - she/her - Dancer

Kamryn McRae - she/her - Dancer

Rena Sangawa - she/her - Dacner

Brontë Paruit - she/her - Dancer

Lucienne Ireland - she/her - Singer + Composer

Nessy Harrison - She/Her - Costume Deisgner

Jaden Lal - He/Him - Stage Manager

Dance

The intensity of meeting and holding someone’s gaze. The duplicity of mutual understanding of exactly what the person is thinking whilst simutaneously being wildly unsure that you’ve interpreted it right. Are the eyes really the window to the soul. Opia.

By Rena Sangawa, and Tash Dotti

Voice Studio

15 Minutes

Theatre

Comedy, LGBTQIA+, Physical Theatre

Let's come together and decide the future of our democracy through a queer lens.

Studio 6

30 Minutes

COLLABORATORS

Issy Staiger-Creed - they/she

Lumps - they/he

THEATRE

Comedy, Satire

Freddy & The Four- the hottest disco boy band of the seventies wait in their green room after releasing their latest album. The fans go crazy! But, are they battling with a serious case of disco fever, or is there something more nefarious at play...

Campy, comedic, and a little bit crass- Freddy and the Four will show you how real men handle a little chaos.

Written by Cassidy Cogin and Millie Craven.

Directed by Cassidy Cogin.

Studio 2

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 4:00PM
WED - 6:30PM
THUR - 9:00PM

CREDITS

Millie Craven - They/them - Cast

Gabs Rota - They/She/He - Cast

Lexie Smith - She/Her - Cast

Shannon Yeung - They/She/He - Cast

Akira Taitoko - She/Her - Cast

Freyjika Parker - She/Her - Cast

Elizabeth Victoria Pardallis - She/Her - Choreographer

Aaliyah Zaph - She/Her - Lighting

INTERACTIVE

Music, Improv, Multi-Disciplinary

Taking inspiration from corporate aesthetic, late night shows and the mess of their own desk; Elizabeth Victoria presents an interactive theatre piece wherein, before seeing your MUSE Festival show of choice, you can prompt the artists with which they write song or poetry to - to be collected on the visitors way out!

*In the instance of the artist's failure to deliver, you may receive a take-home trinket.*

Foyer

CREDITS

Created by

Elizabeth Victoria Pardallis

Accompanied by

Lachlan Rae - he/him

Linus Finn Mackie - he/him

Thomas Fernando - he/him

Theatre

TWINK-le Little Star is a devised performance art piece that challenges the restrictive expectations placed upon Queer individuals, particularly those with curvy / plus sized bodies.

This piece intends to question why plus sized bodies are often excluded from Queer spaces, and highlights the importance of celebrating intersectionality in the Queer community.

TWINK-le Little Star centres a black curvy body and their chase to experience a sense of liberation, after feeling trtapped for so long. Furthermore, it also highlights how black and curvy bodies are often forced to perform at the pleasure of everyone else except themselves.

By Tanaka Bofu

Voice Studio

15 Minutes

THEATRE

Comedy, Drama

Cassie is on the most perfect date with Patrick when after serving dessert, he collapses dead. Before she knows it, half the apartment floor is standing in her kitchen staring at the body. Surely the sergeant, the landlord’s daughter, the paralegal, and top real estate agent knows how to deal with a body.

Written and directed by Emma-Lee Bonnin

Studio 5

45 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 3:30PM
WED - 6:00PM
THUR - 8:30PM

CREDITS

Emma-Lee Bonnin (she/her) - Cassie

Jim Bradshaw (he/him) - Patrick

Manav Shrivastav (he/him) - Serg

Mietta Kerger (she/her) - Sabrina

Justine Hobeiche (she/her) - Amy

Lewis Jenkins (he/him) - Wayne Kerr

Liam Duivenvoorden (he/him) - The Doctor

Keira Murray - Sound and Lighting

DANCE + PHYSICAL THEATRE

Multi-Disciplinary, Paranormal

You shouldn’t be afraid, of that which you can’t see. We are not alone, we have never been alone. Our existence is hauntingly beautiful, but what happens when it’s all over?

The outline of something that used to be here, but unable to touch, unable to live. For we can never disappear, the soul of a being can’t simply be wiped from existence, like it was never there at all.

The living and the dead tangle and intertwine, roaming among each other, hiding in plain sight.

Directed and Choreographed by Rikia Bell

Produced by Outfield Assembly

Space 28

45 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 7:00PM
WED - 9:00PM
THUR - 7:30PM

CREDITS

Poppy Gordon - she/her - Stage Manager

Asha Robinson - she/they - Costume Designer

Ethan Oppy - he/him - Composer

Ruby Howard - she/her - Writer

Sage Price - she/her - Visual Artist & Performer

Natalia Nour - she/her - Actor

Isabel Walsh - she/her - Dancer

Flynn Dakis - he/him - Dancer

Toni Stathopoulos - she/her - Dancer

Sarah Ceraso - she/her - Dancer

Jesper Harrison - he/him - Dancer

Leyla Boz - she/her - Dancer

DANCE + PHYSICAL THEATRE

Drama, Storytelling, Sci-Fi

The fear of the unknown is an ancient and all-consuming power, a beast that causes chaos in this beautiful world. The duality of the human condition battles to both destroy and protect its sanity, something that can so easily shatter when faced with conflict.

Fickle social structures, prior prejudice and naivety threaten the future. Maybe embracing the beauty of change found in the unknown can lessen the chaos.

Space 28

20 minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 9:00PM
WED - 7:30PM
THUR - 6:30PM

CREDITS

Madison Lu - she/her - Costume Designer

Lindsay Gerhardt - she/they - Head Costumier

Amy Todd - she/her - Set / Vision Design

Maddie Garwood - she/her - Lighting Design/Technical Manager

Amy Archer - she/her - Composition / Sound Design

Leyla Boz - she/her - Choreographer

Belinda Hunt - she/her - Dancer

Cal Mills - she/her - Dancer

Lucy Slater - she/her - Dancer

Laiken Jackson - she/her - Dancer

Natalie Trainor - she/her - Dancer

Carlie Shaw - she/her - Dancer

Kitana Price - she/her - Dancer

THEATRE

Comedy, LGBTQIA+

Two people wake up from unconsciousness to discover they’ve been kidnapped… with their EX!

If you’re thinking worst case scenario, this is it!

Written and Directed by Giordano Paoli

Studio 2

45 Minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 6:00PM
WED - 8:30PM
THUR - 3:30PM

CAST

Giordano Paoli - he/him

Nathan Leemon - he/him

Mietta Kerger - she/her

THEATRE

Solo-Show, Satire, Absurdist

What’s wrong with Birdwatcher? No-one gets it. Not even Ma.

He’s made some good friends with wings. Just not sure why they keep dying. He wants to tell you all about it.

Come join Birdie in his humble home and find out what’s feeding Ma’s tulips.

Written by Louise Jameson

Studio 1

60 Minutes

SESSION TIMES
TUE - 6:30PM
WED - 8:30PM
THUR - 5:00PM

CREDITS

Louise Jameson, Actor

Natalia Nour, Director

Gabs Rota, Stage manager and Tech

THEATRE

Drama, Absurdist

Clair, Austin, Leila, Jason, Vincent, and Luka. Six friends gather for an evening of red wine, pre-packaged sandwiches, barbequed pork, nostalgia, and tension.

The evening, intended as a joyful reunion becomes a crucible for unresolved issues, testing friendships and revealing hidden truths. This night holds the promise of closure and new beginnings… with the potential for reopening old wounds.

Love. Family. Friends. Insecurity. Trust. Betrayal. Demons. Bodies. BLAME.

Written and Directed by Indra Liyan

Studio 4

90 minutes

SESSION TIMES

TUE - 5:00PM
WED - 7:00PM
THUR - 8:30PM

CREDITS

Piper Jones-Evans - she/her

Ranveer Harsh - he/him

Brienna Fernando - she/her

Anton Pan-Cassin - he/him

Aaron Wilson - he/him

Jude Paddon-Row - he/him

SHORT FILM

Drama, Story Telling

Following her recent fall to complete darkness. Rita, a visually impaired girl is challenged with her new world of being blind. Falling into a deep depression, Rita navigates her old life through lucid dreaming, recapturing and living moments of visual sensation, Rita is able to leave her depression, even if only for a moment.

Written and Directed by Darcy Dowling

Starring Pheobe Hunter

Dressing Room

5 Minutes

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