Rachael Vassallo | Theatre Thoughts

Popera: Sex, Death, and Politics – MICF (2025)

An introduction to Opera, whilst exploring its transcendence into Pop. Popera is good, interactive fun

Berlin Burlesque: The Story of Hanussen – Gasworks Arts Park (VIC)

Shocking and jaw-dropping, this is an exploration of survival by any means, told through explorative circus feats

Don’t Let Me Eat My Babies – MICF (2025)

A horror-comedy masterpiece that is as hilarious as it is dark.

A Chance to Address the Amish Rumours – MICF (2025)

A highly entertaining hour of comedy about coming to terms with our challenging childhoods and finding strength in growth.

I am not a Girlboss, not yet a Womanboss – MICF (2025)

Lamenting our achievements and celebrating the journey after going viral in the corporate world.

Robin Hood – Melbourne Shakespeare Company (VIC)

Hedwig is here, whether you want her to be or not. And oh boy, you definitely want her to be!

Romeo & Juliet – Melbourne Shakespeare Company (VIC)

Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Emma Austin. Full of dark, performed outdoors, set in postwar Vienna, this is an accessible and picturesque take on ‘Romeo & Juliet‘ Written by Rachael VassalloCentral Park, MalvernUntil 16th March, 2025Tickets: https://www.melbourneshakespeare.com/romeo-juliet Type: Shakespeare, Casual, Outdoors, ComedyIf You Liked: Shakespeare, Glenn Elston, Dark Magic Statistically, there is a performance happening […]

Mrs Marvin – The Butterfly Club (VIC)

Created and performed by Emma Algeri. Nostalgic pep-talk with a taste of drag and elder pride are masterfully merged in this wonderful one-hour show, Mrs Marvin Reviewed by Rachael VassalloThe Butterfly Club, MelbourneUntil 15th February, 2025Tickets: https://thebutterflyclub.com/show/mrs-marvin Type: One-Woman Show, Satirical, CabaretIf you liked: Bad Education, Chalkface Wisdom comes with age, and so does stigma. […]