A DODGEBALL NAMED DESIRE

2023

MELBOURNE FRINGE AWARDS 2023 WINNER INNOVATION IN THEATRE AWARD

“There are things that happen on a dodgeball court between a man and a woman that make everything else unimportant” – Tennessee Williams

Bloomshed go up against a sub-elite AFL team in an all-out Battle Royale. Get drenched in the sweat of these Titans of the Court as they compete for the heart of aging southern belle, Tennessee Williams. In this brave new world, those who win will inherit the earth, and those who lose are lost for good.

Created by Bloomshed
Performed by: Elizabeth Brennan, Laura Aldous, Anna Louey, Sam Nix, Tom Molyneux, and James Jackson
Dramaturg, Sound Design & Production Manager: Justin Gardam 
Set and Costume Design: Samantha Hastings  
Lighting Design: John Collopy 
Stage Manager: Jacinta Anderson

REVIEWS

“A skillful troupe of performers at the peak of their powers” ★★★★ Time Out

“Bloomshed have proven themselves time and time again to be one of the most innovative, bold, daring and creative theatre makers around” My Melbourne Arts

“A poignant moment to reflect on the passing of the arts.” ★★★★ Arts Hub

“A gloriously insane paean to the stage and everything it can contain.” Ryan Hamilton

2023 SEASON LOCATION DATE TIME

FortyFiveDownstairs, 45 Flinders Ln, Melbourne

18 - 29 October | Tue - Sat 7.30pm | Sun 5pm

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

2023 MELBOURNE FRINGE AWARDS

Innovation in Theatre - WINNER

NSW Touring Award - WINNER

Best Theatre - Nomination