Comedy

Socrates Smith's 'An Evening with Borges'

An absurd comedy about a man who thinks his life is being written by someone else.

$25.00
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An image of two caucasian men in suits standing in front of a purple circle. One man wearing a beret with a star is holding the other by the shoulders.
A black and white photo of a Caucasian man in a dark suit, wearing a beret, standing with his arms outstretched, as if asking
Past Event

Image Credit: Sam Lloyd

An image of two caucasian men in suits standing in front of a purple circle. One man wearing a beret with a star is holding the other by the shoulders.
A black and white photo of a Caucasian man in a dark suit, wearing a beret, standing with his arms outstretched, as if asking

  • Created and Performed by: Sam Lloyd

  • Dramaturg: Elizabeth Dawson-Smith

Lovers of literature, Borges buffs, and fans of the odd and intriguing, Socrates Smith is your egghead! Socrates is having a bad day; no, he's having a bad life - and he's looking for someone to blame! Most of us blame bad luck - or our parents - when life goes to shit, but Socrates has a more specific target. He's convinced his life is being written by the most fantastical storyteller of all time: J. L. Borges!

Socrates takes us on a zany tour of his life, as he tries to untangle fact from fiction - and tangles up the audience at the same time! We get to see magical spheres and timeless mazes, learn how to write the impossible book, and get lost in an endless library. All this while we wait for Borges himself to turn up - his aeroplane from Argentina seems to be permanently circling Tullamarine!

This energetic one-man show uses witty monologue, wordplay, physical comedy, and slapstick to enter the surreal world of J. L. Borges. This absurd journey leads to insights that will change Socrates' life, and delivers an uplifting message drawn from Borges' work: be brave, be humble, and be yourself. And no, no knowledge of Borges' work is required to enjoy the show!

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • 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: $25.00

  • Concession: $20.00

  • Group 4+: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

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Date Time Venue

Friday, 06 October 2023

8:00pm

Club Voltaire

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

8:00pm

Club Voltaire

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Friday, 13 October 2023

8:00pm

Club Voltaire

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:00pm

Club Voltaire

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