Directed by one of Australia's most acclaimed artists, Moira Finucane (Finucane & Smith), the students of Monash University's School of Music and Performance bring you a night of cutting-edge cabaret, with brand new original songs.
The Loved One will bring audiences a passionate night of new love songs from the next wave of cabaret artists.
In the lush wood-panelled and glam fringed environs of Fringe Hub Common Rooms,
under the night-sky of a spinning mirror ball, 33 fresh artists, collaborating with some
of Melbourne's most acclaimed creators, will immerse the audience in a club of the
human heart for 60 minutes of art-everywhere-action.
The performances will include everything from big and wild visceral movement moments, heart-breaking and hot as hell love songs, the blessing of the beast within, smooth dance scenes, loud noise, delicate poems, multilingual rap, and more.
Director Moira Finucane said the showcase is a testament to the hard work and passion of the students who have put it together.
"These young artists have thrown themselves, their instruments, their talents, and their hearts and souls into the fire of The Loved One. And they are burning bright. I have told them I have no interest in perfection, I want human magnificence," Ms Finucane said.
"Every single one of them is creating something beautiful. Vulnerable, loud, joyous, silly; love is flowing out of them. This is a multi-artform, multi-artist, multi-instrumental and multi-hearted mash up and it will do your soul good to warm yourself at the fire of the next generation."
The program will feature a showcase of original works, created by the students themselves and alchemised by some of Melbourne's finest and wildest creators. Students have had the benefit of mentoring from celebrated artists including Director Moira Finucane; Butoh dance/choreographer Yumi Umiumare; celebrated dancer and choreographer Paul Cordeiro; and multi-award winner sound designer Ben Keene.
The Loved One will take place at the Commons Rooms, Melbourne Fringe Festival Hub, Trades Hall at 8.00pm on 4 and 5 October and 7.00pm on 6 October 2024. To purchase tickets and f
