Cabaret

Outer Child

You’ve abandoned your Inner Child for too long – so how will you cope with the tantrum that follows?

$15.00 - $26.00
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In front of a black background, in the top left corner is a partially see through picture of an anxious, disgusted looking Ashley - a white woman with brown hair wearing a purple and green leopard printed turtle neck - in a glowing circle. In front of that and slightly to the right is another version of Ashley in full opacity - only this version wears a bright orange and pink tie dyed t-shirt under a crumpled pair or light blue overalls. Her hair is half-up in a bright orange scrunchy and her face is filled with wonder and awe as she looks up into the distance.
A still photo from the live version of Outer Child. A black and white image of Ashley in character as an 11 year old bully - she wears a black radio mic that is taped where her ear meets her jaw, her brown hair is in plaited pigtails, her eyelids are covered in shimmery eyeshadow and her eyes look at the audience judgementally while her lips are pursed into a pout. She wears a white t-shirt under a zebra printed denim jacket.
A still from the digital version of Outer Child. In front of a plain black background, Ashley leans on the floor with one hand and elbow propping her body up. She wears a white t-shirt with her brown hair straight down over her shoulders. Her facial expression is stern and fixed on the camera, with one eye covered by a bubble in the air as she holds a pink and yellow bubble machine. All around her are tiny, multicoloured bubbles.
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Image Credit: Emma Holland

In front of a black background, in the top left corner is a partially see through picture of an anxious, disgusted looking Ashley - a white woman with brown hair wearing a purple and green leopard printed turtle neck - in a glowing circle. In front of that and slightly to the right is another version of Ashley in full opacity - only this version wears a bright orange and pink tie dyed t-shirt under a crumpled pair or light blue overalls. Her hair is half-up in a bright orange scrunchy and her face is filled with wonder and awe as she looks up into the distance.
A still photo from the live version of Outer Child. A black and white image of Ashley in character as an 11 year old bully - she wears a black radio mic that is taped where her ear meets her jaw, her brown hair is in plaited pigtails, her eyelids are covered in shimmery eyeshadow and her eyes look at the audience judgementally while her lips are pursed into a pout. She wears a white t-shirt under a zebra printed denim jacket.
A still from the digital version of Outer Child. In front of a plain black background, Ashley leans on the floor with one hand and elbow propping her body up. She wears a white t-shirt with her brown hair straight down over her shoulders. Her facial expression is stern and fixed on the camera, with one eye covered by a bubble in the air as she holds a pink and yellow bubble machine. All around her are tiny, multicoloured bubbles.

  • Written and Performed by: Ashley Apap

  • Composed and Produced by: Ashley Apap

  • Cinematography by: Simon McCulloch

It’s time to heal – whether you’re prepared for the wounds to break open or not. On this frenzied journey of self-discovery and self-destruction, you’ll be ushered through the six steps towards repair, understanding and self-compassion. Join Golden Gibbo-nominated Ashley Apap as she wrestles with the child inside her (ew, not like that).

Ashley is deeply insecure – but inside her is a loud, grotty ball of confidence. Through her remarkable character work, original songs and colourful personality, she'll take you along on an exploration sure to be "filled with heart, deep belly laughs and killer vocals" (Theatre Thoughts).

After sold out runs of her award-nominated debut hour 'Ouch!' in 2022, 'Outer Child' takes a more conceptual path. The writer/performer examines how our insecurities can conflict with our true selves, and how seemingly harmless influences may be more damaging than they appear. This hour of mayhem may leave you asking, "and is this 'Inner Child' in the room with us right now?".

"Everyone's inner child deserves an outing like this ... a dynamic hour ... she's upped the ante with outstanding production values." - The Age

"Apap is unapologetically and unashamedly brilliant" - Weekend Notes

"Apap's comic ability is on full display in Outer Child ... latest success from an incredibly likable, earnest performer." - Theatre Travels

"A triumph for this up-and-coming artist." - Theatre Thoughts

"Intimate, entertaining and thoroughly relatable ... a truly incredible performance." - Theatre People

This project received Cash for Equity through the Fringe Fund, as part of the Ralph Mclean Microgrants program and as part of Radical Access.

About Ashley Apap

Ashley Apap is a Melbourne based comedy writer/performer whose work focuses on melding silliness and sincerity. Informed by her personal experiences with chronic pain and chronic illness, Apap highlights accessibility in her creative process, replicating digital versions of her hour-long comedy shows and striving to make accessibility the norm for all independent performers/producers like herself. Her debut Melbourne International Comedy Festival solo show "Ouch!" was nominated for the 2022 Golden Gibbo Award to sold out crowds and she's since been performing her high energy standup, sketch, improv, musical comedy and storytelling around Australia.

  • Duration: 70 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible, Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Strong Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Emotional Abuse, Staged Violence, Misogyny, Sexual References, Death, Mental Health.

  • Full - Digital: $15.00

  • Full - In Person: $26.00

  • Extra Applause - Digital: $25.00

  • Extra Applause - In Person: $30.00

  • Concession: $22.00

  • Group 6+: $22.00

  • Blak Tix: $22.00

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"Everyone’s inner child deserves an outing like this." - The Age

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"Apap is unapologetically and unashamedly brilliant . . . wildly hilarious, raw, and surprisingly cathartic." - Weekend Notes

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"Outer Child is the latest success from an incredibly likeable, earnest performer" - Theatre Travels

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:15pm

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

7:15pm

The Improv Conspiracy

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Thursday, 19 October 2023

8:15pm

The Improv Conspiracy

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Friday, 20 October 2023

8:15pm

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

8:15pm

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

3:30pm

Theory Bar

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

7:15pm

The Improv Conspiracy

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Sessions: Digital Events

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Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 03 October 2023 -
Sunday, 22 October 2023

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