Comedy

Jazz Or A Bucket Of Blood

A sketch comedy that toes the line between absurdity, Bunnings-flavoured farce and a musical.

$28.50
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There are two people in front of an orange background. One of them (Ange) is being lifted up by the other person (Jane). Ange is smirking at the camera while Jane looks stoic and stares off to the right.
There are two people in front of an orange background with 2 chairs meant for primary school kids. One of them (Ange) is grinning at the camera while standing with one foot on on the chair and the other on the ground. The other (Jane) is also looking at the camera, she is sat with legs spread wide and a look of distain on her face.
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There are two people in front of an orange background. One of them (Ange) is being lifted up by the other person (Jane). Ange is smirking at the camera while Jane looks stoic and stares off to the right.
There are two people in front of an orange background with 2 chairs meant for primary school kids. One of them (Ange) is grinning at the camera while standing with one foot on on the chair and the other on the ground. The other (Jane) is also looking at the camera, she is sat with legs spread wide and a look of distain on her face.

  • Presented by: Ange Lavoipierre & Jane Watt

  • Produced by: Kaite Head

Sometimes, jazz is funny. Then again so is this bucket of blood we put on the stage. And thus a dilemma emerges. Join country mice Jane Watt (ABC TV) and Ange Lavoipierre (triple j, ABC Radio) as they compete to decide the dominant theme of this Bunnings-flavoured farce.

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

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

  • Content warnings: Drug References, Sexual References, Mental Health, Simulated Blood.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head west and through the corridor to the stairs, and up passed ETU Ballroom and Common Rooms through to the Music Room. There is also a lift if you are unable to take the stairs.

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  • Full: $28.50

  • Hump Day Discount: $21.38

  • Group 6+: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $35.50

  • Blak Tix: $5.00

  • Concession: $25.50

  • Member discounts available

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'Absurd in all the best ways' - Theatre Thoughts Aus

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'Strangely endearing' -One4Review

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'Faux-amateur, absurd, and very funny ... it's a highly polished piece of work' - Stage Whispers

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

9:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

Hump Day
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Thursday, 05 October 2023

9:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

9:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

9:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Sunday, 08 October 2023

8:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

 Past Event

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