What was the process of putting your show together?
It sort of developed out of a bunch of absurdist ideas of stuff that might be funny. The whole process has been the two of us including props and costumes with helping friends when needed.
What are you asking the audience to think about with your show?
We’re both informed by feminist ideas and we are concerned about the conservative trajectory that Australian politics seems to have taken recently. We also want people to think about the absurdity of life, to suspend their everyday life and really take a journey with us.
What aspect of your show are you proudest of?
We’re a low budget production, and most of the work has been done by Fleur and Alexandra themselves so we think our ability to problem solve is something we’re proud of. We’re also pretty proud of the teamwork that’s gone into it – the writing process has been a joy and pre-show nerves notwithstanding, the production process has too.
What should a punter expect from your show?
It’s theatre of the absurd, so there are a few things that you just have to accept as truth in the world of the show. It’s a little bit rude, a little bit sexy, there’s quite a few fabric genitals. They should also expect incredibly ham acting from Fleur. She’s pretty over the top.
How does your show explore Fringe’s theme of stepping into the light?
Our show looks at stepping into the light in the frame of fulfilling your potential in spite of societal pressures and nay-saying. Fleur and Alexandra save the world in our show despite many, admittedly ridiculous, obstacles and in the end the world is lighter for their journey. It’s about following your authentic self, even when you don’t really know what you’re doing.
What are the key influences that informed your show?
Fleur finds Greek and Roman mythology really fascinating and also bizarre, so getting some of those slightly weirder myths into the show was something she was very pleased with. Alexandra is very much influenced by absurdist comedy and word play and so these things combined are really the crux of the show.
Venue: Collingwood Underground Car Park
Dates: September 14 – September 24 (except Sunday, Monday & Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: $16 – $20
