F CHRISTMAS

CREATED BY FAT FRUIT AND SUSIE DEE

A Christmas show that actually sleighs

27 NOV — 15 DEC

Merlyn Theatre

World Premiere

27 NOV — 15 DEC

$29 - $69

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It’s queer. It’s comedy. It’s Christmas reimagined.

This holiday season, we’re getting merry AF with an all-singing, all-dancing Christmas variety show – and everyone is invited!

Brought to you by Melbourne’s Fat Fruit and directed by the luminary Susie Dee, this all-star Christmas spectacular features aerial elves, a tap-dancing turkey, a singing Grinch, the Christmas carols hosts from hell, a risque cabaret routine with a candy cane, a live band and so much more.

Come revel in the ultra-maximalist, super sustainably made, camp Christmas pageant you’ve always dreamed of. 

fuck christmas
fuck christmas

CO-CREATOR & DIRECTOR

Susie Dee

CO-CREATOR, MUSICAL DIRECTOR & PERFORMER

Bec Matthews

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Sarah Ward

ENSEMBLE CHOREOGRAPHER, CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Gabi Barton

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

John Marc Desengano

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Joh Fairley

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Jess Love

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Wai-Zea Man

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Seth Sladen

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Nicci Wilks

CO-CREATOR & PERFORMER

Dale Woodbridge Brown

DESIGNER

Romanie Harper

Lighting Designer

Monique Aucher

Video Producer

Chris Bennett

STAGE MANAGER

COINTHA WALKEDEN

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

ROSEMARY OSMOND

Rigger

Franca Stadler

DRAMATURGICAL SUPPORT
GABI BARTON & BERNADETTE FAM

CONSULTANTS
JOH FAIRLEY & BERNADETTE FAM

BESEN FAMILY ARTIST PLACEMENT (PRODUCING)
KIMMIE LOVEGROVE 

BESEN FAMILY ARTIST PLACEMENT (SET & COSTUME)
BIANCA PARDO 

EVENT & TICKETING DETAILS

PERFORMANCE TIMES

Previews

7.30pm, Wed 27 — Thu 28 Nov

In Season

6.30pm, Tue — Wed
7.30pm, Thu — Sat
2.00pm, Sat
5.00pm, Sun

Time To Talk

6.30pm, Tue 3 Dec

Auslan Interpreted

7.30pm, Thu 12 Dec

TICKETS

Previews
$29
Standard
$69
Group 4+
$55
Cheap Tuesdays
$55
Concession
$45
MobTix
$35

DURATION

90 minutes

LOCATION

Merlyn Theatre

The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank 3006

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CONTENT NOTES

This production is suitable for audiences 18 years and over.

This production contains nipples, bare bums, full frontal nudity and may contain the rare sighting of pubic hair. There will be non-gratuitous swearing and adult themes like holding cognitive dissonance as the whole world collapses around us. There will be sexual references and unapologetic queers. Expect some haze, possible fast moving lights, loud noises and loud opinions. This production explores themes around Christmas and capitalism through satire and is more interested in questioning the relevance of SC than JC. We are in the business of punching up, so if you're in a place of privilege, cushion yourself with a sense of humour. 

Please note, this work is in development and detailed content information will be available closer to the performance season. Please check back closer to the time of performance for an updated list of potentially sensitive content.

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