North of Eight

07/10/2022

JSMR opened last night at Trades Hall for Melbourne Fringe! Congrats to and for their wonderful work on this whacky, intimate, hilarious and one of a kind show! We’re back on tonight at 6pm and seating is very limited so book ahead to avoid disappointment! You can find the JSMR tent inside the Loading Dock Bar at Trades Hall. Follow the sign…

28/09/2022

North of Eight is proud to be presenting JSMR for alongside ! Directed by our very own , and written and performed by our , this ASMR-based show was an award winner at Fringe in 2021. This year, it’s live at the Fringe Hub! Check it out from October 6th at Trades Hall. Seating capacity is small and intimate, so book ahead to avoid disappointment!

09/06/2022

Congrats to NoE members and on their production of Terminus by Mark O’Rowe, now playing at the PAL Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. Audiences have described it as “superb”, “unique”, “masterful” and “twisted”. Well done to the whole team! 🎆🌃😈

08/06/2022

International news! 🌎 Did you know that two of our North of Eighters are currently starring in a production of Terminus by Mark O’Rowe in Vancouver? Siobhan Connors, who produced our 2017 Melbourne production of Terminus, dazzles onstage as B. If you’re up north, check it out. 💫

29/09/2020

We acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and create, and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, to their ancestors and elders and to our shared future.

This weekend we held a meeting to discuss the systemic racism faced by First Nations, Indigenous and People Of Colour in the Australian theatre community.

We acknowledge that we can do better to build an inclusive culture and are committed to educating ourselves and setting a new standard for our conversations and actions as a company, at every level.

We love creating work and making theatre and appreciate that a part of the reason we have been able to do so is because we are in a position of privilege. We want to use our privilege to do better; this means investigating and changing our own actions, holding our work and our industry accountable, and amplifying the voices and work of First Nations, Indigenous and People of Colour.

The past few weeks we have witnessed a lot of hurt and vulnerability from Indigenous, First Nations and PoC artists. We have also witnessed strength, passion and resilience; we are incredibly hopeful that this spotlight on systemic racism will ultimately lead to more inclusive theatre.

We pledge to make inclusion and equity a larger focus of our work in the future; encouraging, supporting and celebrating diverse voices. We acknowledge that a statement is just a statement and actions speak louder than words, but we are committed to holding ourselves accountable to this pledge. We stand with the Indigenous/First Nations/Bla(c)k, Black/African Australian and People of Colour in our community, and we are listening.

Please reach out to us if there are elements of this statement or our processes which you would like to discuss.

12/02/2020

How lucky are we to see the brilliant women at Between the Buildings tell a story with such empathy and courage! What Every Girl Should Know by Monica Byrne is on until the 16th of February, at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute. $5 from every ticket sold is going to the CFA and Wildlife Victoria, so head down to support Independent theatre and the greater community! 🥀

10/02/2020

Some of our favourite moments from the Oscars: Parasite making history. Julia Butters bringing her own Turkey sandwich to the red carpet. And Billie Eilish’s face during Eminem’s performance.

29/01/2020

Want to win a double pass to see some theatre? We've got you.

Between The Buildings Theatre Company are opening their next instalment, What Every Girl Should Know by Monica Byrne, on February 10th and we have two free tickets to give away for the night of your choosing! To enter, make sure you're following Between the Buildings on Facebook and Insta, and in the comments below tag the friend that you would take with you. We'll announce the winner on Monday, Feb 3rd, so get tagging!

16/12/2019

Our ensemble have all graduated from the Full Time Program at Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia. The skills gained from this one year program have shaped us into the disciplined, empathetic and empowered artists we are - working consistently in the Australian Film, Television and Theatre industries, as well as in Los Angeles and Vancouver. The studio is currently running auditions for the 2020 Full Time Programme. If you're looking for a safe, nurturing environment to refine your craft, with internationally renowned acting coaches including Howard Fine himself, then this is the course for you.

10/12/2019

We’ve been making theatre for three years now, here’s what each ensemble member loves about the craft ✨

12/11/2019

We're giving away a FREE DOUBLE PASS to celebrate the upcoming release of the Judy & Punch Film thanks to our friends at Madman Films!

To enter, simply like this post and tag your 'Partner In Crime' in the comments below. Winner will be drawn midday Friday 15th November.

'Judy & Punch' is the debut feature film from new female writing and directing talent Mirrah Foulkes. It has enjoyed official selections at Sundance, Melbourne and Sydney Film Festivals.

"In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering, but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge. In a visceral and dynamic live-action reinterpretation of the famous 17th century puppet show, writer director MIRRAH FOULKES turns the traditional story of Punch and Judy on its head and brings to life a fierce, darkly comic and epic female-driven revenge story, starring MIA WASIKOWSKA and DAMON HERRIMAN."

In cinemas November 21 - http://www.judyandpunch.com.au 🎪 In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers are trying to resur...

22/09/2019

FINAL SHOW of this hit comedy-drama today!
5:15pm in the New Council Chambers, Trades Hall (Fringe Hub), don't miss out!

"put Quite Drunk Very Jesus-y in the best 10 for 2019" - 3MBS
"the ensemble cast is excellent" - Aerohaveno
"witty and insightful text" - Stage Whispers
"innovative stage design" - Weekend Notes
"a hypnotic final scene" - Australian Stage
"a wide breadth of acting and production talent" - Weekend Notes
"the production was strong, the writing clear and performances engaging" - Australian Stage

Bookings: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/quite-drunk-very-jesus-y/

21/09/2019

Just FIVE (out of 64) tickets left for tonight.
Just two chances left to see this show (today and tomorrow). We've spoken to the venue and we're adding a further 10 seats to tonight's performance (walk ups only) so if you've got an artist pass or just wish to chance it - we'd love to see you!

"...in the 10 best for 2019...a great example of homegrown material" - Peter Green on 3MBS

Bookings: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/quite-drunk-very-jesus-y/

Four old friends from youth group. Four very different faith journeys. One snug log cabin. ‘Quite Drunk, Very Jesus-y’ is a new play exploring how teenage faith plays out in adult life and what the logical breaking point of any childhood friendship should be. A darkly comic drama that explores t...

21/09/2019

And on the 10th day the Lord said the show must close and Satan moved on in to Melbourne Fringe. This weekend is your last chance to see Quite Drunk, Very Jesus-y - catch us and Oh No! Satan Stole My Pineal Gland! back to back at Victorian Trades Hall

21/09/2019

This fantastic show closes this weekend!
Saturday 21 (6:15pm)
Sunday 22 (5:15pm)
Listen to the great review by Peter Green on 3MBS here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uggxkg75snmwvfi/QDVJ%20Review.m4a?dl=0
Bookings: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/quite-drunk-very-jesus-y/

21/09/2019

Bless me father for I have sinned - The cast of Quite Drunk, Very Jesus-y sit down for confession time about all the embarrassing things they've done while drunk in this game of Drunk Confessions.

Bookings: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/quite-drunk-very-jesus-y/