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Self Love - A New Musical

A comedic musical about a lonely man who clones himself.

$15.00
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A black and white photographic portrait of a man with short curly hair, mirrored by his exact doppelganger
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Image Credit: Tom Carment

  • Written and Performed by: Fenn Idle

  • Performed by: Jack Tickner

Self Love is a dark comedy that tells the tale of Frank, a lonely man who makes a friend... by cloning himself! This musical exploration of narcissism and relationships answers the age old dilemma of whether we would fight our clone or fall in love with it.

  • Duration: 35 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Moderate Coarse Language.

  • Content warnings: Staged Violence, Use Of Replica Weapons.

  • The MC Showroom - The Clubroom
    Level 1, 50 Clifton St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

    We are situated on the second level (Level 1) of 50 Clifton St. We can be accessed by stairs only. There are 25 steps (including 2 landings) and handrails on both sides of the stairwell from street to foyer. Despite our efforts, due to the age and configuration of the building unfortunately wheelchair accessibility cannot be accommodated.

    There are on-street and in-door public parking nearby.

    There are no accessible toilets at this venue.

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  • Full: $15.00

  • Concession: $12.00

  • Extra Applause: $20.00

  • Blak Tix: $5.00

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"Idle approaches depression, uncertainty, and guilt with a conversational frankness that is at odds with his gentle voice and the elegant melodies that carry it." - Travis Shosa, The Alternative

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"His songs come full to the brim with classic pop moves." -James Lynch, Trouble Juice

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Friday, 13 October 2023

9:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

9:00pm

The MC Showroom - The Clubroom

 Past Event

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