Comedy

Quirky Best Friend

Your favourite romantic comedy... starring the main character's best friend.

$15.00 - $26.50
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A young woman with purple hair and glasses is hiding very badly behind a plant. She is spying on a beautiful blonde wearing a pink dress, who is smiling at a man in a blue shirt.
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  • Written and Performed by: Nicole Gulasekharam

  • Directed by: Harry Lloyd

Quirky Best Friend is a 50-minute, one-woman show, celebrating the funny, sarcastic, straight-shooting ride-or-dies, who’ve been led to believe they belong on the sidelines as supporting characters.

This sassy sidekick, who is clearly only here for the comedic relief, and maybe a sprinkle of exposition, decides it's time to start taking control of her own life, instead of just being here to serve her genetically-blessed best friend.

It's a deep dive into what it means to have “main character energy”, and the power of female friendship. It looks at how embracing your quirks can help turn self-sabotage into self-discovery, and insecurities into assets. It’s about growing as a person, alongside your people.

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

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Mild Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises.

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

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt 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 and up the stairs on your right. On the first floor the Evatt Room is on the far right side.

    If you need step free access, head out the northern doors of the Loading Dock and west towards the lift. Take the lift to the first floor and then head south past Solidarity Hall to the Victoria St Building.

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  • Full: $26.50

  • Preview: $15.00

  • Concession: $22.00

  • Group 4+: $22.00

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $19.88

  • 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, 11 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

Preview
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Thursday, 12 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Friday, 13 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

Hump Day
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Thursday, 19 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Friday, 20 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

7:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

Selling Fast
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Sunday, 22 October 2023

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

Sold Out
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