OBSERVER: Greeking Out
Greeking Out – Mythology 101 is a new one-woman comedy show created and performed by Rebecca Perich, being presented from October 6 -12 at Spielhaus, near Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, as part of the Fringe Festival.
Perich says: “We’re greeted by Professor Ari who, in 60 minutes, will test the audience’s knowledge on Greek gods, Greek myths, and trifle (yes, the dessert!).
Professor Ari’s unique techniques and insights into theb myth will reveal new information that has never been shared before … It’s just a class, right? So what could go wrong?
Greeking Out is a light-hearted comedy tackling an ancient myth. Perich says: “I wanted to share the untold story of the women that, in their quest for freedom, made a legend out of a man but were forgotten by history. Ugh! Greek mythology can be so dense sometimes… I wanted audiences to get excited about mythology.
“That’s why I loosely based the character on my high school literature teacher. Her superpower was making Classical Literature digestible for a bunch of arrogant teenagers through satire and deep, dark humor.”
Following its debut at The Butterfly Club’s One Act Festival (Feb, 2025), the show is returning to Melbourne this October; but this time, as part of the Fringe Festival.
It will be performed at a new black-box theatre, Spielhaus, located near Queen Victoria Markets and run by The Motley Bauhaus.
Dates: October 6 – 12
Times: 5:45pm (60 minutes)
Tickets: Preview $25 / Concession: $27 Mob: $15 Group 4+: $25 Full: $32
Venue: Spielhaus (corner of Berrbang lane and Kulinbuluk lane, near Queen Victoria Markets, Melbourne)
Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or call 9660 9666
Cheryl Threadgold
Pictured: Rebecca Perich in Greeking Out – Mythology 101

