Art Smitten

To promote his new clown-themed show Vladimir the Crow, Paul Bourke conversed with co-hosts Maria and Tom about the art of clowning, working with his brother Steve, and his future plans for the character.

Vladimir the Crow has now ceased playing in Melbourne, but you can stay up-to-date with Paul via his official Facebook page.

Segment originally aired Sunday, April 7th. Produced by Tom Parry.

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Having travelled to several countries across the globe, comedian Marcus Ryan is only too keen to talk about his overseas adventures. In this segment, he talks to co-hosts Charlie and Tom about his new show Marcos, which documents his mishaps in South America; his old show Walk This Que? about his journey along the Camino Trail in Spain; and his Lights Out fundraiser.

You can find out more information about Marcus on his official website, and follow his shenanigans via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. 

Segment originally aired Wednesday, April 3rd; produced by Tom Parry.

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P.S. Don't let that photo fool you, he is a really nice guy.

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In this segment, Sammy Perryman interviews comedians James Gordon and Lucy Seale – a duo better known by their collective title “Juicy” – about their new show Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Play, Right?

James and Lucy are performing for two nights only as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, April 13th and 14th. For tickets and more, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/two-wrongs-don-t-make-a-play-right

James is also performing as part of The Manus Island Amateur Theatrical Society. For more information, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/three-guards-on-manus-island

Juicy can be followed on their official Facebook and Instagram pages.

Segment recorded Sunday, April 7th; edited by Tom Parry.

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Fusing the Marvel Cinematic Universe with theatrical cabaret, Phill Davies' one-man  show Marveled is a production three years in the making that lovingly sends-up the world's most popular superhero franchise.

Phill spoke with co-hosts Arnie, Nicola and Tom about the show's creation, his choice of venue and, naturally, his favourite Marvel movie.

Marveled begins Tuesday, April 9th at Gasworks Arts Park. For more information, head to comedyfestival.com.au/index.php/2019/shows/marveled-an-original-parody-cabaret

Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 20th; produced by Tom Parry.

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Best known for his villainous roles in Mad Max and Mad Max: Fury Road, actor Hugh Keays-Byrne spoke exclusively to Player One's Stefan Bradley about his iconic characters, working with George Miller and his hopes for another Mad Max movie.

Recorded at Supanova Expo on April 6th, 2019. Produced by Stefan Bradley; edited by Tom Parry.

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For the second time this season, cabaret artist Tash York came in to chat with the Art Smitten team, on this occasion about her show "Adulting", which is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival until April 21st.

For more information about Tash's show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/adulting

Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 27th; produced by Tom Parry.

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Now in its 36th year, the Green Room Awards recognise the most outstanding contributions to Melbourne's theatrical community. And with 247 nominations over 62 different categories, there's also the most comprehensive!

Vice-President of the Awards, Meg Upton, came to chat with co-hosts Tom and Portia about the ceremony, its past nominees, how to become a Green Room nominee, and the benefits it can bring winners.

By the way, the 36th Green Room Awards are happening TONIGHT! You can find more information, the list of nominees and tickets, head to greenroom.org.au

Segment originally aired Sunday, March 17th. Produced by Euna Catampongan; edited by Tom Parry.

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Most men would dread working with their mothers, but not comedian Felix Castaner, whose own mother Helen Breier co-stars in his new stage show Son of a Bitch. Like a modern-day version of the classic Australian sitcom Mother & Son, it sees Felix trying to deal with his “overbearing” Mum, with hilarious results.

Felix and Helen joined Art Smitten’s Nicola and Dwight to discuss how their show came about, and what audiences can expect to see.

Son of a Bitch is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival until Sunday, March 31st at the Butterfly Club. For more information about the show, visit comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/son-of-a-bitch. You can also follow Felix via Instagram and Facebook.

Segment originally aired Sunday, March 24th. Produced by Euna Catampongan; edited by Tom Parry.

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Co-writer and performer of the theatrical comedy Here Come The Blues, Fiannah De Rue, discusses her love of the Carlton Football Club and the messages she hopes her show will convey with Nicola, Arnie and die-hard Bombers supporter Tom.

Here Come The Blues is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from Tuesday, March 26th at Tasma Terrace. For more information about the show, visit comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/here-come-the-blues

Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 20th. Produced by Tom Parry.

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To promote his new show Little Sketch Book of Horrors, performer Dave Massingham – who specialises in improv comedy – spoke with co-hosts Dwight, Dini and Tom about his inspiration for the show, and what audiences can expect to see in the confines of Tasma Terrace.

Little Sketch Book of Horrors is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 26th. For more information about the show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/little-sketch-book-of-horrors

Segment originally aired Sunday, March 3rd. Produced by Tom Parry.

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