Imp! (One Man, Many Parts)
Schedule
Mon, 06 Oct, 2025 at 11:50 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 12:50 pm
UTC+11:00Location
The Motley Bauhaus | Melbourne, VI
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Inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless poetry and the wild spirit of Commedia dell’Arte, Imp! (One Man, Many Parts) is a daring new physical theatre work that reimagines the 'All the world’s a Stage' speech as a vivid, clown-fuelled journey through life’s comedy and chaos, tantrums and triumphs.We follow a man called Jacques (Jack) as each stage of his life is embodied by a different Commedia character — from the infantile Zanni to the naive Lover, the vain Capitano to the pompous Dottore, from the miserly Pantalone to…mere oblivion. Playful, poignant, and profoundly human this fast-paced, visually striking show is a hilarious and moving investigation of masculinity, identity, and what it means to grow, love, rage, reflect, and eventually return to dust.
This show is for anyone who's ever been young, foolish, brave, wise… or old!
Scott Middleton brings nearly two decades of national and international experience in
theatre, film and television to his first solo performance. A graduate of Federation University and RADA London, Scott has trained extensively in Commedia dell’Arte and is a passionate advocate for the form. He is the founder of Sheoak Productions (Two Gents, Midsummer, Hamlet) and regularly teaches Acting and Movement at Federation University, where he also made his directorial debut. His recent stage appearances include Traps (La Mama), Songs of the Flesh and Prophet (Theatre Works), Torch Song (Chapel Off Chapel), Macbeth and Merry Wives of Windsor (Australian Shakespeare Company) and touring as Manuel in Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience. Passionate about physical storytelling and reimagining classic texts, Scott is thrilled to debut this original work in the wonderful Motley Bauhaus as part of Melbourne Fringe.
Tickets;
Adults: $25
Concession/ Group of 4+ :$20
Blaktix: $10
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Where is it happening?
The Motley Bauhaus, 118 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, MelbourneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
