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Lonely

A solo theatre show about loneliness and jigsaw puzzles.

$22.00 - $30.00
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A headshot-photo cut up like a jigsaw puzzle with two pieces missing, in the photo a man looks worryingly at the camera, he is white, mid to late 30s with brown hair and a beard wearing a black t-shirt.
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Image Credit: Cameron Grant

  • Written and Performed by: Dylan Cole

Guy is an avid jigsaw puzzler who has spent his entire life craving solitude. Guy has deliberately distanced himself from social connections, prioritizing his own company over that of others. However, as he nears the age of 40, he begins to yearn for companionship and realizes the significance of human connection.

A new solo theatre show from writer / performer Dylan Cole (Blank Tiles, It All Sparks Joy, Case Numbers) explores the societal expectations surrounding masculinity and the impact they can have on men's ability to forge deep, authentic relationships.

"A superbly intelligent one man show"
★★★★★ - edfringereivew.com

About Dylan Cole

Dylan Cole is a writer-performer-producer from Melbourne / Naarm.

Cole has been writing and performing work for over 15 years, starting his career as Runner Up of Class Clowns in 2004 & 2006. He formed award winning sketch group Wizard Sandwiches and has been performing solo work since 2012.

He is known for his unique style; a combination of theatre, comedy and fictional storytelling. His writing is often described by critics as "intelligent, witty and poignant"

Cole's 2017 work Blank Tiles, in which he played a SCRABBLE World Champion suffering from Alzheimer's disease toured internationally including Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received multiple 5-star reviews.
His show about hoarding and grief It all sparks joy premiered in the 2019 Melbourne Fringe and went on to play at Gluttony in the 2020 Adelaide Fringe.

His last show Case Numbers nominated for Best Comedy Show at the 2020 Melbourne Fringe and performed at 2022 Adelaide Fringe and 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.

dylcol.com

  • Duration: 55 minutes

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

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language.

  • Content warnings: Drug References, Death, Mental Health.

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

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting 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 straight through to the Victoria Street Building where the Meeting Room is on your left.

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  • Full: $30.00

  • Preview: $22.00

  • Extra Applause: $45.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 4+: $25.00

  • Blak Tix: $25.00

  • Member discounts available

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

Preview
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Thursday, 05 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Friday, 06 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Saturday, 07 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Sunday, 08 October 2023

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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