Returning after a sold-out extended run at Melbourne Fringe in 2022, Teeth and Tonic is a fan favourite.
Okay, sure, women can vote now and work in office roles other than just “hot secretary”. But that doesn’t mean that misogyny has been eradicated. It’s just morphed into something a little more modern.
Teeth and Tonic, set to run from March 20 at La Mama Theatre, tackles this concept head-on. Written by Megan-Scolyer-Gray and directed by Maya Britbart Ellazam, the dark and twisted comedy takes audiences on a journey full of toxic exes, dick pics, domestic violence and chosen families.
Teeth and Tonic Showtimes:
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Mar 20 – 6:30pm (Opening night)
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Mar 21 – 7:30pm
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Mar 22 – 7:30pm
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Mar 23 – 4pm & 7:30pm
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Mar 24 – 4pm (Relaxed performance)
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Mar 25 – 7:30pm (Live stream available)
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Mar 26 – 7:30pm (Auslan interpreted performance)
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Mar 27 – 6:30pm
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Mar 28 – 7:30pm
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The story follows longtime friends Frankie and Bec. When Bec finally gets out of a messy relationship, things get out of hand and suddenly the duo has to figure out how to deal with the bloody consequences.
“Viewers can expect a gut-wrenching, relatable and hilarious show. You can expect to see yourself, your friends, your exes, and your friends exes reflected in this show. Seriously, you’re going to be like ‘Oh my god I know that person’. This show is tense, exciting and doesn’t shy away from naming and interrogating the misogyny that continues to permeate our society and justice system,” says the team behind the show.
While the show may be packed with silliness and laughs, the queer, feminist message isn’t taken lightly.
“A woman continues to be murdered every five days in this country, with the numbers even more harrowing for LGBTQIA+ people. First Nations people and People of Colour and yet discussions about intimate partner violence remain behind closed doors and in a hushed whisper,” said the team.
“In creating Teeth and Tonic we’re aiming to bring these critical discussions to the forefront with diligence, empathy and a healthy dose of dark humour. We wanted to create a show which tackles difficult topics, makes you full belly laugh, makes you cry and makes you feel seen, heard and represented on stage.”
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