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Razor-sharp beats combine with otherworldly vocal soundscapes in a live performance about the universal longing for connection.
31 May - 4 June 2022
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- CAKE
CAKE
EAT IT.by Daniel Gough and Emma Churchland
Presented by Metro Arts and IMRSE
Dates
6 - 16 Nov 2024Venue
New Benner TheatreDuration
Approximately 100 minutes. No interval.- Preview
- + Artist Talk
Age Suitability
Recommended for ages 15+
Warnings
Coarse Language, Frightening Themes, References to Rape, Sexual References, Haze / smoke effects, Strobe Lighting Effects, Please note a lockout period applies. Latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
Ticket Fees
Booking Fee of up to $3.90 per transaction applies.
"CAKE is hilarious, sexy, and high energy, offering a deeply satisfying way to spend a night out."
- Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane
About
Revel in the unapologetic excess of a world gone mad in CAKE, a wicked satire exploring the perils of cancel culture and the power of reputation.
Join Marie Antoinette’s Royal Court and witness her scandalous cascade through orgies, alcohol and debauchery on the road to her inevitable beheading.
This provocative comedy serves as a deliciously dark exploration of morality as social currency and the consequences of our self-righteous pursuit of the moral high ground.
Artist Talk
Want to know more about the work from the artists? Join us for a free post-show artist talk when you purchase a ticket to the Friday 8 November 7:30pm performance. The Artist Talk will run for approximately 45 minutes.Accessibility Note
Metro Arts' New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible. For tickets for patrons in a wheelchair, with accessibility needs and/or Companion Card holders, please call Metro Arts on 07 3002 7100 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm to enquire or make your booking. Please be aware there are limited number of wheelchair spaces available per show.COVID-19 Precautions
We take the safety of our patrons, staff and artists seriously. Metro Arts will continue to follow the latest Qld Government's COVID-19 advice and requirements to keep our patrons, staff and artists safe. Please review our Terms and Conditions, in addition to Ferve's Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing tickets.While masks are currently not mandated, they are still encouraged where socially distancing is not possible. Complimentary face masks are available at the Box Office. Find out more. If you are unwell, please refrain from attending events at Metro Arts and contact us at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact Metro Arts.
The artists
Emma Churchland - Founder and CEO, IMRSE
Emma Churchland (she/her) is a respected dramaturg and Teacher Artist based in Brisbane.
She currently serves as a sessional tutor and unit coordinator at QUT. Emma has directed and collaborated on numerous productions, making significant contributions to the local theatre scene, and working closely with a variety of talented artists.
Her production, “Things I’d Say To You,” garnered attention for its innovative approach to storytelling in Brisbane Festival. In addition to her teaching and creative endeavours, Emma has served as a creative consultant, offering guidance and structure to fellow artists in Brisbane.
Notably, she collaborated with The SUI Ensemble on the critically acclaimed production “La Silhouette,” which received a Matilda Award for Best Independent Production in 2019 and was performed at Battersea Arts Center in London and Brisbane Powerhouse. Emma is the Founder and CEO of IMRSE Theatre Company, who are Company in Residence at Metro Arts in 2024/2025.
Dan Gough - Artistic Director, IMRSE
Dan Gough (he/she/they) is a Meanjin-based director, performer, writer and producer.
He has developed and presented work spanning various artistic organisations from Brisbane Powerhouse to Battersea Arts Centre in London. Dan is the Artistic Director of IMRSE Theatre Company which are Company in Residents at Metro Arts in 2024/2025.
He co-wrote and directed CAKE at Metro Arts in 2023. Previous to this, he was the Founder and Artistic Director of The Sui Ensemble, directing their work ‘La Silhouette’, which won Best Independent Production at the Matildas in 2019. Dan is currently a sessional academic at QUT, teaching within the Drama Faculty, as well as a recognised Drag Queen and community builder.
