PRAISE DIONYSUS!
Conversations about Theatre in Melbourne.
Episodes
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 Collective
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
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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
...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
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 ...
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 L...
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 Reopen...
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
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 Shr...
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
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 Midn...
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 Chr...
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 & P...
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 Ki...
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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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
‘Rumblesk...
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cold spaghetti, getting to a certain age, and turning off air conditioners.
The shows discussed are:
‘The 6 Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne’ by Tayo Tayo Collective
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at The Athenaeum
‘Have a Goodnight Walter’ by Bry...
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about an umlaut, heterochromia, and intellectual curiosity.
The shows discussed are:
‘Hadestown’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre
‘I Feel Sick’ by Matt Jenner
‘Loving The Alien’ by Karlis Zaid
‘Blackrock’ by Lunatix Theatre Company
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In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about raspberry drops, a centaur, and heaving with laughter.
The shows discussed are:
‘Next Fall’ presented by Ballarat National Theatre
‘Mamma Mia!’ by Bentleigh Secondary College
‘The Birds’ at The Malthouse
‘Super’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
‘The...
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