Comedy

Fever Dream

A stand-up odyssey through millennial existentialism and shared humanity.

  • Dates 14 - 22 Oct
  • Time 7:00pm, 6:00pm (60 minutes)
  • Venue Theory Bar
$25.00
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Image of Rao against a purple background, they are wearing a black button up shirt and looking out of frame wistfully.
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Image Credit: Nick Robertson

  • Written and Performed by: Rao Morusupalli

Get ready to dive into the 'Fever Dream', a stand-up comedy show that's as hilarious as it is insightful. This show is not just your regular comedy gig, it's a unique journey through the wild, wonderful, and often downright weird realities of being a millennial.

Navigating life's challenges can sometimes feel like a fever dream, and that's exactly the vibe we're going for. With the chaos of the modern world and the existential crises faced by millennials, it's easy to feel lost. Throw in a newfound love for techno music and an escalating self-consciousness about future plans, and things start to get really interesting.

But amidst all the uncertainty, we've managed to hang onto that childlike sense of wonder. This show delves into the comical side of these challenges, exploring how our individual journeys, the societal expectations, and our struggle for identity can lead to some pretty laugh-out-loud moments.

'Fever Dream' is a captivating blend of self-exploration and societal commentary, wrapped up in a package of rib-tickling humour. So come join us, have a hearty laugh, relate a little (or a lot!), and take a step back to appreciate the absurd comedy that is our shared human experience.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Frequent Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Emotional Abuse, Drug References, Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Death, War, Mental Health.

  • Full: $25.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Group 6+: $15.50

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $22.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.75

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 14 October 2023

7:00pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

6:00pm

Theory Bar

Sold Out
 Past Event

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

7:00pm

Theory Bar

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 19 October 2023

7:00pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Friday, 20 October 2023

7:00pm

Theory Bar

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

7:00pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Sunday, 22 October 2023

6:00pm

Theory Bar

Sold Out
 Past Event

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