Theatre

MESShead

A new dark comedy begging for attention.

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Blonde woman with a fake tiara and cake smeared all over her face smiles off into the distance.
Black and white image of a woman in a suit, with her tie in her mouth and a troll doll in her pocket.
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Image Credit: Tyler Alberti

Blonde woman with a fake tiara and cake smeared all over her face smiles off into the distance.
Black and white image of a woman in a suit, with her tie in her mouth and a troll doll in her pocket.

  • Created and Performed by: Kirby Lunn

YES! YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR IT AND HERE IT IS ANYWAY, ANOTHER MILLENNIAL ONE WOMAN SHOW?! You. Are. Welcome.

'MESShead' is a new dark comedy, set in New York City, that explores the world of an emotionally stunted woman, Katherine, on a mission to be the most special person in every room. Just how much damage can you do to others by living in your head?

Frustrated with the lack of funny and complex female roles and her annoyingly friendly face, Kirby just decided to write her dream show with an unlikable woman lead herself.

Kirby Lunn is an exciting new voice in comedy, seamlessly weaving the absurdity of life with its darkest tragedies. 'MESShead' is a genre warping but joyful experience, just when you think you're safe and you've figured her out, the floor beneath you drops again. A very silly show with an unsettling core.

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Strong Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Drug Use, Drug References, Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Mental Health.

  • Club Voltaire
    14 Raglan St, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051

    There are cobblestones and uneven surfaces on the approach to the venue, 23 steps leading up to the venue, and steps inside the public areas of the venue.

    There is on-street parking nearby but no reserved accessible parking.

    This venue does not have accessible or ambulant toilets.

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  • Full: $20.00

  • Concession: $17.00

  • Group 4+: $15.00

  • Blak Tix: $15.00

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

6:30pm

Club Voltaire

Cancelled
 Cancelled

Thursday, 12 October 2023

6:30pm

Club Voltaire

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

6:30pm

Club Voltaire

 Past Event

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