LEMON TREE ON DREG STREET

Theatre Works, Midsumma Festival, 2023

“The dawn is almost dressed, still puttin’ on its socks, pullin’ up its undies. Night air still fuzzy in its throat. Somethin’s cooking. The juices are getting… juicy.”

20-something misfits, Twiglet and Boots, live in a ramshackle house on the outskirts of suburbia, where buildings are just waiting to be gobbled up by developers. As Boots prepares to move out to work for their mum’s company, the pair is determined to make the most of summer while they can. But with an old Possum lady marrying their lemon tree, a vagabond Cowgirl officiating the ceremony, and a Vulture circling the property, things are bound to get interesting…

Incorporating elements of music, poetry, ritual and revelry, ‘Lemon Tree on Dreg Street’ is a heart-on-its-sleeve ode to those who slip through the cracks, a love letter to the places we make sacred, and a celebration of the deep human need for belonging. Written by Amy May Nunn and directed by Miranda Middleton, it will welcome audiences into a community of oddball characters and invite them to participate in a wedding like no other.

Written by Amy May Nunn
Directed by Miranda Middleton
Produced by Danielle Goder
Sound design and original composition by Oliver Beard
Set and costume design by Casey Harper-Wood
Lighting design by Aron Murray
Stage manager- Bridgette Jennings
Intimacy Coordinator- Cessalee Smith-Stovall

WITH
Alex Donnelly
Hayley Edwards
Milo Hartill
Michelle Perera
Veronica Pena Negrette
Ayesha Harris-Westman

DURATION 70 minutes
Recommended for audiences over 12 years. Contains references to drugs and course language.

Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St. Kilda
Jan 27 - Feb 4, 7.30pm
Feb 4, 2pm & 7.30pm

★★★★1/2 - ArtsHub

”Lemon Tree on Dreg Street has quickly become one of my favourite independent productions.” - Lilithia

“It’s impossible not to fall in love with this mad-cap, queer and colourful ensemble comedy about the inevitability of change” - ArtsHub

”Has room to become a cult favourite”- Kaleidoscope Arts Journal

”One of the most joyful and well-crafted performances I might have ever seen”. - Lilithia

“Dreg Street could be your street. Your house. Its occupants could be your housemates – maybe now, maybe from some nostalgic memory of your past.” - Theatre Travels

“The script is just so good.” - ArtsHub

”The combined talent and charm of the powerhouse cast and crew behind Lemon Tree on Dreg Street is something very rare”. - Lilithia

"The whole seventy minutes feels like that moment in time - the last hurrah before the responsibilities of the future catch up with you.” - Theatre Travels

“The rollicking, offbeat story is full of heart and hilarity- proper laugh-out-loud moments that descend into aching pathos.” - ArtsHub

"A glorious breath of fresh air”. - Kaleidoscope Arts Journal