Comedy

Prune

A woman gets into the tub and decides to never get out. A shambolic bath-bomb of comedic theatre.

$32.00
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A figure covered in foam except for their eyes sits neck-deep in a bathtub and peers into the camera. They are surrounded by white and green tiled walls.

Image Credit: Pat Mooney & Isabelle Carney

  • Written and Directed by: Isabelle Carney & Pat Mooney

  • Performed by: Hannah Camilleri, Oliver Coleman, Jason Geary and Jennifer Vuletic

Prune has been in the bath for a while now, but who cares? She likes it there. She likes it so much that she never wants to get out. And you know what, sweetie? Maybe she never will.

Sure, her adult children are tearing their hair out in clumps. And yes, her doting boyfriend is crying secretly in the cupboard, but the water temperature is a balmy 38 degrees and her mind is crisp and clear. This frog ain’t getting out of the pond!

Isabelle Carney (“Funny, intelligent and absurd all at the same time.” - Weekend Notes) and Pat Mooney (MIFF 2021, 2022) direct ‘Prune’, a 50-minute comedic play that wrestles with slippery questions like: What do you do if someone never wants to get out of the tub? Do you drag them out by their feet or keep topping ‘em up with warm water? Where have all the iPads gone? Don’t tell me they’re in there! Oh, yep. Looks like they are.

Starring Hannah Camilleri (Nominee Most Outstanding Show MICF 2023), Oliver Coleman (Nominee Most Outstanding Show MICF 2024), Jason Geary (Thank God You’re Here) and Jennifer Vuletic (Wentworth), 'Prune' soaks for 5 nights only, so jump in while the water's warm.

This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund and Cash for Equity, as part of the Ralph Mclean Microgrants program

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Death, Euthanasia, Mental Health.

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

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt 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, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, past Solidarity Hall and through the doors into the Victoria street building, the Quilt room is on the left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • 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, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, continue straight through the loading dock and into the Victoria Street Building, where the meeting Room will be on your left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $32.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $24.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $28.00

  • Group 4+: $26.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Friday, 18 October 2024

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

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