About

Freshblood Festival is an annual theatre and art festival produced by Vena Cava Productions for emerging writers, directors, performers, artists and musicians. Every year Freshblood is made up of entirely new works that span many genres, styles and themes.

This year's theme is RISK IT!! We have invited writers and directors to put on their most outlandish scripts, as well as facilitating our own Headliner for the Festival, EVOLUTION. This year's festival promises to be a hub of creativity for experimental works. Without further ado- our line up for this years show IS

Evolution - ENDANGERED SPECIES by Mackenzie Thompson
"Endangered Species" (written by Mackenzie Thompson) exposes the brutal pressures of elite ballet, where perfection, tradition, and control fracture young dancers and reveal the cost of being seen.

Winging it by Laura Szabadics
Set in 2080, Birdsbane, three roommates navigate a futuristic house where doors can lead anywhere and birds are the superior species. The kitchen is impossible to find and Ash keeps letting down walls. This whacky crew is winging it in all areas of life. More information can be spotted @effervescent_anxiety

Making a Killing by Ad Reid
This comedy follows a cafe owner who’s struggling business starts booming after a series of murders happen in her rural Queensland town. It contains some topics that may cause distress: discussions of murder, violent crime, and death, misogyny, homophobia, and swearing. More information can be found at @makingakilling_play on Instagram.

We are in your House by Felix Reed
Trapped in a basement with no escape in sight, two siblings are suddenly pulled into a waking nightmare when they hear footsteps upstairs. Content Warnings include: Graphic violence, blood/gore, paranoia-inducing elements, self-harm and mutilation, familial abuse, homophobia, death, suicide and gun violence. For more information: @weareinyourhouseplay on Instagram.

Flat Earth Party by Sophie Duck
A small but mighty group of flat earthers invite an astronaut to their member’s party to prove the moon landing was faked. But what is ultimately revealed may be the biggest conspiracy of all… A one-act satirical comedy packed with truth, trust, and party poppers.
@flatearthparty

Rule of 4 by Ben Spalding
Instagram @rule.of.4.play

Is our Roommate a Nazi? by Kodi Ryke
Instagram @ioran_theplay

Things We Shouldn’t Talk About by Remi Thiesfield
Have you ever had sex? Sorry, I know we shouldn’t talk about that. That’s TMI for a stranger. But… have you? What was it like? Was it awkward? Did they… cum? Did YOU cum? Was it good? Are you going to see them again? Content warning: Partial nudity and sex. @thingsweshouldnttalkaboutplay

It’s Always the Wife by Mitchell Pyke
This play follows a dumb detective investigating the murder of her landlord who she firmly believes the wife did it. This is a comedic murder mystery that plays on and exaggerates classic conventions of the film noir period with harsh and sexual language, mention of suicide and death. @itsalwaysthewife

PLAY READINGS

Cleaning up a Killer by Benjamin Waller
Following the death of a well-renowned businessman, a team of eccentric cleaners are sent to the crime scene: his home. When an outsider spontaneously arrives, two strangers are pitted against each other through no fault of their own. A story of generational past and present. More information at @cleaningupakiller instagram.

16 Year Old Roman Emperor by Talitha Phochiangrak and Daisy Cockroft
Instagram @16yearoldromanemperor

Audrey Trinity is Having The Worst Year of Her Life by Alice Kajewski
Audrey Trinity thought she had it all. But after moving away and everything starts going wrong with roommates, university assignments, boyfriends, potential girlfriends, one thing becomes clear. She’s had bad days before, she’s even had horrible months, but Audrey Trinity might just be having the worst year of her life.

Spin the Bottle by Zara Walding
A college party game ends in a premeditated murder, and the most dangerous person in the room is the one who was most in love.



*IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no onsite parking available at VENTspace

Location

VENTspace
23 Glenelg St, South Brisbane Queensland 4101

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