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Anything But The Dyson and Other Excellent Monologues
 

Katrina Mathers presents, as a part of the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the premiere season of

Anything But The Dyson and Other Excellent Monologues
Created and performed by Katrina Mathers
Directed by Roz Hammond

A series of clever and self-contained stories and reflections about midlife mayhem, Anything But The Dyson and Other Excellent Monologues places a side-splitting spotlight on the complex love-hate relationship of owning a Dyson vacuum cleaner.

Interwoven with other excellent monologues about slamming into your 50s, MICF audiences can expect a rollercoaster expose about the joys of sweating, swearing, dating, menopause meltdowns, cold-water triumphs, memory loss... and um, no…wait, I just had it, er, something else…

Performed throughout the festival in the Black Box Theatre at Trainscendence - Collingwood’s newest and most eclectic arts hubs - Anything But The Dyson and Other Excellent Monologues is in no way endorsed by the manufacturers of Dyson vacuum cleaners.

Returning to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time in 23 years, join 2003 Moosehead Award recipient Katrina Mathers (The Wedge, Flipside, Footy Chicks) on a fun, honest and chaotic journey of navigating the wonders of menopause. Older, hotter, funnier. Bring a fan.

Tickets now on sale.

“Mathers is terrific” - Herald Sun
“The excellent Katrina Mathers brings so much presence, she haunts the space after she leaves” - ArtsHub
“You’re not actually funny, Mum” - Anon, 15yrs

Created and Performed by Katrina Mathers
Directed by Roz Hammond
Production Design by Isla Shaw
Poster Design by Lliam Amor
Promotional Photography by Brent Lukey
Publicity by Sassy Red PR

Season: 26 March – 19 April 2026
Dates: Mon – Sun at 6pm (no shows Wednesdays)
Previews: 26 - 29 March
Opening Night: Monday 30 March
Tickets: $30 Full, $26 Concession, $24 Groups 4+, $22 Previews and Groups 6+, $20 Tight Tuesdays, $16 Groups 8+
Bookings: via www.katrinamathers.actor
MICF Box Office Enquiries: 03 9245 3788
Venue: Trainscendence (Black Box Theatre) - 5/48 Easey Street, Collingwood

Duration: 50 minutes, no interval
Ages: 15+ recommended
Warnings: Course language

 

Event details

Venue: Trainscendence (Black Box Theatre) - 5/48 Easey Street, Collingwood
Bookings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/anything-but-the-dyson-other-excellent-monologues/
Start Date: Thursday 26 March 2026

 

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