Comedy

Garbage Trash

Pop culture explosion that blows patriarchal standards out of the water!

  • Dates 05 - 22 Oct
  • Time 9:30pm, 8:30pm (60 minutes)
  • Venue Theory Bar
$30.00
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Ellen Mahoney stands in bold pink chaps reminiscent of Christina Aguilera in her iconic
Ellen Mahoney stands in bold pink chaps reminiscent of Christina Aguilera in her iconic
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Ellen Mahoney stands in bold pink chaps reminiscent of Christina Aguilera in her iconic
Ellen Mahoney stands in bold pink chaps reminiscent of Christina Aguilera in her iconic

  • Created and Performed by: Ellen Mahoney

  • Dramaturg: Jack Brady

Ellen Mahoney is making her debut at Melbourne Fringe Festival with her brand-new show 'Garbage Trash'. Taking its title from the now-iconic Lisa Barlow meltdown on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, 'Garbage Trash' hilariously unpacks how romantic comedies, noughties pop culture and the general air of toxic masculinity have warped how women view themselves – all from the mouth of an incredibly warped comedienne, too dirrrty to clean her act up!

This show is for everyone who grew up watching '90s rom-coms and was made to believe that all they’d have to do to get a hot, hot boyfriend is take off their glasses. It’s for everyone who sings along to Lizzo’s 'Truth Hurts' like they feel it in their bones, even though there is precisely nobody in their DMs. This is for everyone who’s had a bad date, a bad divorce or a bad lockdown dry spell living with their parents. It’s for everyone who watched Gone Girl and didn’t think the main character was completely out of line. Deep down, we know that’s most of you.

It’s time to get real about our sexualities – really real, like reality TV levels of real. Because in Ellen’s world, there’s nothing more real or relatable than getting completely dolled up in your most carefree, badass apparel, heading over to your ex’s house to pick up your mail and having a total meltdown in the front yard.

Don’t miss the chaos, catharsis and kitty jokes with 'Garbage Trash'.
It’s about time for her arrival.

Disclaimer: In this show, Ellen reclaims language formerly used to denigrate women who embrace their sexuality, and sex workers. Ellen does not condone any narrative which demonises sex work.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: R18+

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Emotional Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Violence Against Women, Misogyny, Sexual References.

  • Full: $30.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 4+: $25.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $22.50

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Thursday, 05 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Sunday, 08 October 2023

8:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 12 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Friday, 13 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

8:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 19 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

Almost Gone
 Past Event

Friday, 20 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

9:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

Sunday, 22 October 2023

8:30pm

Theory Bar

 Past Event

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