Miss Friby is transforming the Bluestone Church Art Space in Footscray, into a ‘post modern Centrelink for goths’, with her latest physical theatre work, ‘Galah’.
Miss Friby is a multi-award winning cabaret comedian whose shows promise high energy movement, absurdist script and the unique brand of comedy cabaret that Miss Friby is known for.
The premiere season will take place from Thursday, June 15, and finish on Sunday, June 18, having enjoyed three weeks of development with support from Maribyrnong Arts and Culture.
Galah is described as an absurdist funeral, for the ego, of an egomaniac – it will be a fast paced, highly physical and devised in collaboration with immersive artist, Louise Purcell.
Elizabeth Dawson-smith, the creator behind Miss Friby said she wanted the audience to feel a part of the show, rather than be a spectator.
“Being able to develop the show in space means I can do something truly immersive,” she said.
Elizabeth was one of five artists selected by Maribyrnong Arts and Culture to participate in its ‘Bluestone Church Arts Space Artist in Residence Program’.
Providing her with cash support and three weeks in the space to create the work.
Elizabeth describes herself as a proud ‘westie’ living and working in Footscray.
She said she is thrilled to be creating work at an iconic space, a large converted church, which has enjoyed multiple upgrades by Maribyrnong Arts & Culture, to support a robust live arts and performance program for locals.
“Having financial support from council ensures I can keep ticket prices down,” she said.
Miss Friby’s extensive performance career, charming audiences and awards judges, across film, television and live performance, suggests otherwise.
Details: www.missfriby.com.au/galah
Jennifer Pittorino
