When you think about Christmas holiday activities you may think of live carols, Christmas lights, late night shopping and baking.
Think again! Lean into the idea of a Christmas variety show complete with trampolines, tambourines, trains and space hoppers. Plenty of traditional Christmas activities in there too; tree decorating, elf on a shelf, carols and occasional audience interaction.
Created by Fat Fruit and Susie Dee, Fuck Christmas is a holiday variety show full of unexpected twists and turns. Picture your most fun drunk aunt, this show was an embodiment of drunk aunt energy, full of laugh ‘til you cry moments, political questioning, and bad blonde wigs.
Fuck Christmas
- Until December 15
- Merlyn Theatre
- Book tickets
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With an opening night welcome from Susie Dee, and an introduction of Milo Hartill performing in the role of Geraldine, usually performed by Sarah Ward, the show was not only entertaining but also reflective of society. Serving as an extremely entertaining call to action about the true meaning of Christmas, the show recognises the loss and overwhelm that many people feel at this time of year. Looking at Christmas traditions through a queer lens, calling out capitalism and heteronormative ideals of a White Christmas, opening night received a roaring standing ovation. Plenty of puns, moments whether you don’t know whether to laugh or cry and pop culture references for all ages.
Showing now until December 15th at The Malthouse, take your friends, take a date, take your grandma if she’s got a sense of humour! An all-round hit for all age groups. All the usual warnings for this type of entertainment excellence, “sexy people”, “unapologetic queers” and “wholesome without the w”. With shows like this, we can look towards creating new Christmas traditions stemming from the Queer community and arts scene.
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