26 August - 5 September THE BALLOON DOG BITES
Written by Michael Louis Kennedy
A WORLD PREMIERE
How much sorrow can a clown car hold?
Paulie Accio has had a big night. And his big night is followed by an even bigger day, performing at the birthday party of nine-year-old self-identified angel Constantina Levesy; a necessary but humiliating gig for an otherwise serious clown.
Nursing a particularly queer injury and a come-down that could fell a wollemi pine, he faces a relentless trial of pretentious desserts, errant blow torches, and heinous conversations with employees of Deloitte; culminating in a shocking and senseless murder.
The Balloon Dog Bites is a one-act, one-man comedy unfit for the whole family. It’s Christos Tsiolkas’ The Slap meets Children of the Corn. It’s The Wicker Man as directed by John Waters.
And above all else, it’s an angry gay clown in a life-or-death battle with an innocent child.
Cast and Creative Team
Writer & Performer: Michael Louis Kennedy
Composer & Sound Designer: Oliver John Cameron
Costume Designers: Nicol & Ford
Directorial Eyes: Jane Schon and Tommy Misa
Stage Manager & Operator: Madelaine Osborn
This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.
The Balloon Dog Bites has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Jon Comino; and Ian Learmonth & Julia Pincus.
Dates + Ticketing
Season: 26/08 - 5/09 (previews 26/08, opening night [invitation only] 27/08)
Times: Tues-Sat 9pm, Sun 7pm
Ticket Prices:
Preview: $22 + booking fee
General Admission: $27.50 + booking fee
+ THE BALLOON DOG BITES is offering an allocation of complimentary tickets to First Nations peoples. Please contact Virginia at boxoffice@oldfitztheatre.com.au to claim.
Approximate Run Time: 50 minutes
Content Warnings: Violence, blood, mention of animal cruelty, mention of harm to animals, graphic mention of sexual activity, adult themes