Welcome back to Theatre Thoughts! We're excited to continue highlighting shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023. In this episode, we'll be discussing two more shows that caught our attention. The festival always offers such a variety of performers and styles, and we're excited to share our thoughts on these shows with you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in! First up, we have Caitlyn Staples and Tiana Hogben, creators of Eighteen, a hilarious and nostalgic show about the ups and downs of long-term friendships. They'll be chatting with us about the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of creating comedy, and what audiences can expect from their performance. Book tickets and find more information here. We'll also be joined by the award-winning musical comedian, actor, and writer Gillian Cosgriff, whose show, Actually, Good, has been making waves at the festival. In our interview/discussion, we'll be delving into her creative process, the themes behind her comedy, and her unique approach to finding the "good" in the world. Book tickets and find more information ⁠here⁠. As always, full video access to this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers, who can gain full access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes content, and a Patreon shoutout for just $5 a month. And for those who want to show their support, becoming a supporter for just $3 a month is also an option. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and entertaining discussion with some of the best comedians of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023! Get the full video of the podcast by signing up to our PATREON! Don’t forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode’s description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Caitlyn and Tiana Staples & Tiana Hogben are performers and writers based in Melbourne. Having met in 2005, they have been performing together ever since in various capacities including theatre, improv and sketch. Their online sketches Christmas Family Lunch and Shame of Thrones have gained thousands of views, with Shame of Thrones hitting over 3 million views collectively. They are both also members of sketch group Hit By a Blimp, having written and performed 4 shows with this group, one of which, nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe. They areboth teachers and ensemble members at The Improv Conspiracy in both sketch and improv. Separately, Tiana is a screen actor known for roles in Summer Love (ABC), The Housemate (ABC) and Get Krack!n (ABC) and Caitlyn is a writer with shows in development with Haven't You Done Well and Gristmill. Both have participated in Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe every year since 2016 - this is their first show as a duo act. About Gillian Gillian Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian, actor, writer, composer and self-confessed pessimist. In actually, good she makes her long-awaited return to the Festival (after three years starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), with her hilarious original songs, killer stand-up and a big book of things that are actually good. *Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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