Robert the Octopus
Image: by Hannah Spence
A queer surreal farce about looking for love. And an octopus.
Sadie has a crush on her co-worker Georgia. But they only ever see each other online. In a desperate attempt to capture Georgia’s attention, Sadie buys a pet octopus - Robert. Her ploy works and Georgia comes to visit. Socially awkward, and unsure of how to woo Georgia, Sadie turns to Robert for help. A comedy of error ensues.
Robert the Octopus is a fast paced, laugh out loud play about pet ownership and the struggles of dating.
From the creative team behind award winning shows Stickybeak and Rakali, and queer physical comedy legends PO PO MO CO.
This brand new play by emerging queer playwright Alex Duncan is not to be missed.
Starring Lily Fish, Mich McCowage, Hallie Goodman.
Directed by Kimberley Twiner (PO PO MO CO, The Travelling Sisters)
"Intricately crafted physical comedy"
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Dates & Times
| PREVIEW | Thu 29 Jan 7pm |
| SEASON | 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 4-7 Feb | Wed-Sat 7pm | Sun 4pm |
| AUSLAN | 4 Feb 7pm |
| DURATION | 1hr |
Tickets
| PREVIEW | $30.00 |
| FULL | $40.00 |
| CONC | $30.00 |
| 1ST NATIONS | $10.00 |
| GROUP | $35.00 - (min 4) |
| ARTS PATRON | $50.00 |
| EARLY BIRD | 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025 |
| 3-SHOW | 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction |
| COMPANION | Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange |
| BOOKING FEE | $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600 |
Location
Next Wave — Brunswick Mechanics Institute
270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Get directionsTrain
Upfield line to BrunswickTram
19 to stop 21 (Brunswick Town Hall/Sydney Rd)Event notes
AGE GUIDELINE
12+
TARGET AUDIENCE
Lesbian, Bi+, QueerINFO
Premiere, New Work, Melbourne Premiere, Australian PremiereWARNINGS
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