Cabaret

Infectuated

Who’s doing more harm: the people we blame for our misery, or blame itself?

$35.00
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A boy with bob length curly hair facing the back, righthand corner of the frame. He is wearing a scantly clad costume piece with a shiny purple tone that reveals a lot of skin, including bare bottom. The main colour tones are purple, pink, and sunset orange against a black background, evoking a risque, desireable mood.
A boy stands with curly bob length hair stand side on to the camera, eyes down the barrel. His expression is mostly neutral with hints of desire and lust. The lighting splits his face in two: one side with a brighter, pink tone showcasing the full left side of his face, the other a dark purple tone hiding some feature of the right side of his face.
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Image Credit: Steen Vestergaard

A boy with bob length curly hair facing the back, righthand corner of the frame. He is wearing a scantly clad costume piece with a shiny purple tone that reveals a lot of skin, including bare bottom. The main colour tones are purple, pink, and sunset orange against a black background, evoking a risque, desireable mood.
A boy stands with curly bob length hair stand side on to the camera, eyes down the barrel. His expression is mostly neutral with hints of desire and lust. The lighting splits his face in two: one side with a brighter, pink tone showcasing the full left side of his face, the other a dark purple tone hiding some feature of the right side of his face.

  • Written and Performed by: Stephen Loftus

  • Featuring: Daniel Tusjak

Meet Steve, a picture of superficiality! Work! Money! Success! Dopamine! Ketamine! Fresh back on the dating scene after his garbage ex did a Jay-Z on his fine Beyonce ass. But never mind, waiting for his Grindr date and accompanied by Daniel Tusjak who also happens to be at the bar with his piano [Yachtski Brothers, Promises, Promises, Superstar Carpenters], Steve has some things to sing about as he asks himself “What do I need to fill my hole?”. Infectuated by Stephen Loftus is a punchy, one-man exploration of the shadow self, blame, sexy self-sabotage, and bouncing back. An essay on the human condition, through the medium of cabaret, Stephen delves into toxicity and its true consequences.

About Stephen Loftus

Stephen is a freelance actor, singer, mover based in Melbourne, Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) at Federation University’s Arts Academy in 2020. Whilst studying, Stephen was proud to play supporting roles in Working The Musical, Ladies in Black, and A Chorus Line. He made his professional debut as an actor in Opera Australia’s Melbourne season of Ernani in early 2021, and his most notable performance has been a principal role in an independent production of “Coming Out” by Scott Taylor. Stephen’s experience across the industry is diverse from branded content, independent productions, to theatre in education. Currently he is dipping his toes into the world of producing and writing alongside performing as he prepares to mount a solo cabaret for 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: MA15+

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

  • Content warnings: Drug Use, Drug References, Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Death, COVID-19/Coronavirus.

  • The MC Showroom - The Clubroom
    Level 1, 50 Clifton St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

    We are situated on the second level (Level 1) of 50 Clifton St. We can be accessed by stairs only. There are 25 steps (including 2 landings) and handrails on both sides of the stairwell from street to foyer. Despite our efforts, due to the age and configuration of the building unfortunately wheelchair accessibility cannot be accommodated.

    There are on-street and in-door public parking nearby.

    There are no accessible toilets at this venue.

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  • Full: $35.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $26.25

  • Extra Applause: $45.00

  • Blak Tix: $25.00

  • Concession: $30.00

  • Group 6+: $30.00

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

8:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 05 October 2023

8:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

8:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

8:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

Sunday, 08 October 2023

8:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

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