This month KXT is in a TAPE OVER by the team at Purple Tape Productions. They are bringing you three seasons of new Australian plays by female and gender-diverse writers - as well as a celebration of experimental theatre and brand-new playreadings fresh off the writing room floor. From rock n’ roll kids parties to introspective recipes for disaster with just the right amount of biohazardous yoghurt - TAPE OVER is all about new voices and new work. Join us as we tape over KXT and make it a female and gender diverse-led creative zone.
A season of 3 plays with additional readings, panels and events.
PARTY GIRL | by Lucy Heffernan
captivating ★★★★.5 Theatre Thoughts
the cutting edge of theatre in Sydney Sydney Chic
Lucy Heffernan is extraordinary. Her magnificent stage presence, her marvellous voice, her mean electric guitar all result in this under-an-hour show being a theatrical joy Theatre Red
When your day goes from bad to worse, the only thing left to do is strap on a unicorn horn and play pass the f**cking parcel. In this rock n' roll monologue from Lucy Heffernan all the glitzy hell of a kids birthday party explodes out on stage to challenge traditional feminine behaviour, and explore the impact of mental illness on family.
Coming straight off an award-winning Adelaide Fringe season, Party Girl is a story about love and faith that is “sure to be the next fleabag” – GlamAdelaide.
Creator/Performer Lucy Heffernan Directed by Lily Hayman Dramaturg Tim Maddock Designer Tyler Fitzpatrick
माँ की रसोई MAA KI RASOI | by Pratha Nagpal
31 May - 04 June
★★★★ Sydney Arts Guide
a refreshing take on coming-of-age maternal drama that highlights the beauty of Indian culture Honi Soit
brilliantly melds several themes into an rich and sensual story. Mark Piggot
Woven through the recipes passed down in writer/director Pratha Nagpal's family, Maa Ki Rasoi is a theatrical pondering on one question: How does Pratha carry on her mother's legacy?
Unpacking the systemic placement of domesticity in South Asian cultures and the fear of defining your cultural legacy as an immigrant child - माँ की रसोई is a love letter to a mother, from a child who cannot cook..
Performer Madhullika Singh
Sound Designer Sam Cheng Lighting Designer Tyler Fitzpatrick Stage Manager Georgia Tyrill
Produced by Purple Tape Productions
Initially developed through Shopfront Arts Co-Op ArtsLab program
COME AGAIN | by Alex Tutton
08 - 17 june
excellent work… entertaining Sydney arts guide
★★★★
Absolutely not to be missed. Terrific theatre! Chuck Moore Reviews
a masterwork in raw, palpable tension.. equal parts confronting and engaging PS Stagedoor
Sal’s abusive partner Dan is missing. The police are suspicious. She’s stuck in a constant interrogation from authorities, aunties, everyone in her life. Fast forward five years and Sal and her partner Noni are trying to plan for the future: business, birthdays, babies. But an ever present fear of the past coming back to haunt her, has Sal motionless in the face of her future. The investigation has re-opened and there is one question that could bring Sal to her knees.
What is in this yoghurt? It tastes funny….
This world premiere from playwright Alex Tutton is a mix of gripping drama and black comedy, with an ending that even the best true crime podcasts could only dream of.
Director Lu Bradshaw with Angela Johnston, Gabrielle Bowen, John Michael Narres
Lighting Designer Frankie Clarke Sound Designer Prema Yin Stage Manager Jaime Peterson Dramaturg Luke Visentin Covid Understudies Madison Chippendale, Shayne De Groot, Luke Standish
TAPE OVER UNDERGROUND
PURPLETAPE goes underground into the KXT Vault presenting a program of free work running throughout their TAPE OVER takeover, with panels, discussions, networking, reads and showcases.
Tuesday 30 May 7.30 pm
Play Reading | FREE
YOUR NAME by Kate Bubalo Directed by Emily Buxton With Madison Chippendale, Shayne De Groot and more to be announced
“YOU GOT FINGERED BY A PRIVATE SCHOOL BOY AND DIDN’T TELL ME?”
In the year of our lord, 2013, the smutty fanfiction of three friends falls into the lap of their PDHPE teacher, Mr Isaacs. Friendships are tested. Careers are threatened. Pleasure caves are engorged. Please don’t tell my mum!
A new play from Kate Bubalo that will have every grown up fan girl reaching for the old Wattpad folder on their high school laptop. YOUR NAME by Kate Bubalo
Sunday 04 June 3.00 pm
Playwave Experience | $20 for Playwave members
Playwave members can experience a multi-sensory workshop from the phenomenal Bindi Bosses, before enjoying a selection of the foods that are essential to the stories of माँ की रसोई (Maa Ki Rasoi - My Mother's Kitchen) with the writer and director Pratha Nagpal before the show
With the multi-sensory movement workshop beginning at 3pm, then food and chats with the artist from 4pm ahead of the show at 5pm - this is a fantastic cultural experience for Playwave Members aged 15 - 20.
Tuesday 06 June 7.30 pm
SWFTT Networking Night | FREE
Joining forces with the fabulous women behind SWFTT (Sydney Women in Film, Theatre and TV), we are bringing you a night of panels and networking. Meet female and gender diverse creatives you can join forces with, hear from established creatives about how to navigate the industry and enjoy the company of Sydney's fantastic female creatives.
Monday 12 June 7.30 pm
Crush Night | FREE
In collaboration with CRUSH COLLECTIVE, we are hosting KXT's first 'Crush Night' - a celebration of weird, whacky, wonderful short works by women and gender diverse creatives. Hosted by Crush Collective, the full lineup is coming soon!