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7 – 18 Oct

The Year There Were No Monsters

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Lives. And also, there's Monsters.

Tonight, a group of bizarre and eccentric everyday people gather at an Open Mic to tell their stories about living in a world where giant mutant monsters roam the Earth. Through story, song, clown, mime and high art these characters explore what it truly means to be a hero in today’s world.

Inspired by 1960’s Japanese pop-culture icons like Ultraman and Godzilla, The Year There Were No Monsters marks the second major collaboration between fringe-fave Shane Adamczak and director Sam Longley.

From the creators of the Martin Sims and Just For Laughs Award-Winning Vehicle and The Ballad Of Frank Allen comes a brand new one-man comedy that explores the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 7 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Thu 8 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Fri 9 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Sun 11 Oct
  • 7.45pm - 8.45pm 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Wed 14 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Thu 15 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Fri 16 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Sat 17 Oct
  • 8.45pm - 9.45pm 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 7.45pm - 8.45pm 7:45pm - 8:45pm

Location

Old Council Chambers
Victorian Trades Hall Council
54 Victoria St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Victorian Trades Hall Council

Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
Senior $22
Student / concession $22
Book online for The Year There Were No Monsters

Contact details

  • email address: weepingspoonproductions@gmail.com
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Tegan Higginbotham: Follow That Turtle!

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  • Family and kids
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29 Sep – 3 Oct

The Boards Above Her Face

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  • Theatre
  • Entertainment
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6 – 18 Oct

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  • Comedy
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  • Comedy
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  • Comedy
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26 – 30 Aug

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  • Comedy
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  • Comedy
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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