Comedy

JUDGE WINSTON

Real Cases. Real People. Definitely Not a Real Judge.

$26.00
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Kieran Bullock in character as Judge Winston, wearing black judge's robes, a traditional British judge's wig, and a stern expression. He is ready to dispense justice!
A picture of an empty courtroom with the words Judge Winston layered over the top
Past Event
Kieran Bullock in character as Judge Winston, wearing black judge's robes, a traditional British judge's wig, and a stern expression. He is ready to dispense justice!
A picture of an empty courtroom with the words Judge Winston layered over the top

  • Presented by: Elwood Social Club Productions

  • Performed by: Kieran Bullock

Enter the courtroom of Judge Winston Macadamia-Smith, one of the world's leading authorities on matters of a trivial nature. As a self-appointed judge of no legal standing whatsoever*, Winston will be inviting members of the public to bring the sort of disputes that would never see the inside of a real courtroom - faux pas, breaches of social etiquette, and broken promises between friends and lovers will all be played out in the dramatic surrounds of the Old Council Chambers. Judge Winston will hear the cases, ask his questions, and dispense a ruling! It's plaintiff versus defendant in a format you've already seen on television a bunch of times. For their efforts the winner will win $20, and the loser is obliged, through the power of public peer pressure, to go along with whatever judgement is handed down.

Who will win? Only Judge Winston knows the answer!

Kieran Bullock (The Ides of March, IKEA WARS, Big Hoo-Haa Melbourne) steps back into the shoes of his favourite alter-ego Winston Macadamia-Smith, first birthed over fifteen years ago as a pompous university lecturer, and a full-time grumpy old man on a mission to enlighten the uninitiated on whatever topic he happens to stumble upon. He pops up at almost erratic intervals to unleash new wisdom on the world, and now he's back in his most ambitious venture ever - Judge, Jury, and hopefully not Executioner.

Dispensing the kind of searing social critiques that only he can deliver, Winston is back at his feisty and confrontational best. The courtroom of public opinion has a new Judge, and his name is Winston Macadamia-Smith!

*no seriously, a real lawyer told us we have to make it clear these aren't actual legal proceedings.

About Elwood Social Club Productions

Comedy theatre and digital silliness by Kieran Bullock and friends.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

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

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, High Level Of Audience Participation.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers 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 straight through to the Victoria Street Building and up the stairs on the right. On the first floor, Old Council Chambers is on to the right, on the eastern side of the hallway.

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  • Full: $26.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $19.50

  • Concession: $23.00

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

  • 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

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

8:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 19 October 2023

8:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

Friday, 20 October 2023

8:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

8:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

Sunday, 22 October 2023

7:45pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

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