Theatre

Fierce-Gentle

A queer fusion of spoken word, sultry singing, and live music.

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A dark image in mostly black and teal tones of two people leaning against their own reflections. In the foreground is a non-binary person with pink hair and glasses looking at the camera and behind them is a man with dark hair and light stubble looking into the distance. The image feels slightly sensual, intimate, and edgy and the headstock of a guitar can be seen in the foreground.
Two people are on a shallow stage with gold curtains behind them. On the left is a man in a tutu, pink leggings, and denim vest playing guitar, his brown hair is long and tied in a bun. On the right is a non-binary person with pink hair, glasses and a hot pink fluffy jacket on speaking (or singing) into a microphone.
A non-binary person is mid-way speaking into a microphone, their mouth is open. They are wearing a very sexy black lace and mesh top, black pants, pink earrings, and pink fingerless gloves. Their hair is hot pink, their eye make up also has a hot pink accent to it and they are wearing glasses. Both their hands are cupped gesturing inwards towards their own rib cage. The background is black.
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A dark image in mostly black and teal tones of two people leaning against their own reflections. In the foreground is a non-binary person with pink hair and glasses looking at the camera and behind them is a man with dark hair and light stubble looking into the distance. The image feels slightly sensual, intimate, and edgy and the headstock of a guitar can be seen in the foreground.
Two people are on a shallow stage with gold curtains behind them. On the left is a man in a tutu, pink leggings, and denim vest playing guitar, his brown hair is long and tied in a bun. On the right is a non-binary person with pink hair, glasses and a hot pink fluffy jacket on speaking (or singing) into a microphone.
A non-binary person is mid-way speaking into a microphone, their mouth is open. They are wearing a very sexy black lace and mesh top, black pants, pink earrings, and pink fingerless gloves. Their hair is hot pink, their eye make up also has a hot pink accent to it and they are wearing glasses. Both their hands are cupped gesturing inwards towards their own rib cage. The background is black.

  • Written and Performed by: Fleassy Malay

  • Composer: Rory McDougall & Crumhorn

"A rainbow isn't actually seven colours; in fact it's mostly blurred lines."

Experience a unique fusion of spoken word poetry and music with Fleassy Malay and The Blurred Lines. Fierce-Gentle is a show where thought-provoking lyrics meet haunting melodies sprinkled with a touch of sass. Exploring their fluid nature, Fleassy Malay takes us on a journey of survival, gender, queerness, feminism, heart ache, passion, and love. They ask "What does it mean to hold fierce boundaries yet still live with an open heart?".

Fleassy’s words are often tender, raw, and thought-provoking, imbued with a playful wit and infectious humour. Delivered with sincerity, they captivate the audience and foster a feeling of unity and connection among listeners.

The Blurred Lines provide a musical backdrop to Fleassy’s poetry, adding depth and emotion to the performance. A fusion of velvety vocals coupled with live music, creating a haunting and ethereal soundscape that complements Fleassy’s words perfectly.

In a world where the boundaries between art forms are becoming increasingly blurred, Fleassy Malay and The Blurred Lines stand out as a shining example of what can be achieved when different forms of expression are combined.
fleassymalay.com

  • Duration: 60 minutes

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

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Moderate Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Sexual Assault Or Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Violence Against Women, Misogyny, Sexual References, Mental Health, COVID-19/Coronavirus.

If you would prefer to know more about the venue and the shows content please see the Access and Awareness pack HERE. This document will be updated the closer we get to the show date with more details as we know them.
  • Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette
    Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079

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  • Full: $23.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $17.25

  • Extra Applause: $28.00

  • Blak Tix: $0.00

  • Concession: $19.00

  • Group 6+: $18.00

  • Member discounts available

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

7:30pm

Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

Hump Day
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Thursday, 05 October 2023

7:30pm

Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

7:30pm

Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

Hump Day
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Thursday, 19 October 2023

7:30pm

Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

7:30pm

Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub - Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

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