Potato Shed launches 2022 season

THIS year’s program at the Potato Shed will offer an exciting variety of theatre, dance and music from visiting professional companies and local artists.

The 2022 season features all the elements the Drysdale venue is famous for: music, storytelling, comedy, drama, captivating circus and extravagant cabaret.

Usually held on the first Wednesday in December, the uncertainty around COVID shifted the popular annual reveal to Wednesday last week.
Hosted by Rob MacLeod and Desiree Jacobson (filling in for Lisa Harvey), the launch featured songs from “house band” David Cosma and Nick Carrafa, Colin Mockett performing Morning Showtime, and several video guests.

Mr MacLeod welcomed the return of crowds back to the shed.

“In our small, little band of people, we’ve renamed this year ‘the year of living dangerously’, and so we’ve programmed a lot of shows,” he said.

This year’s season includes productions postponed from 2021 including Margaret Fulton: the Musical; Dahlin! It’s the Jeanne Little Show, Mother & Son and REBEL, a high-octane, live circus theatrical tour de force inspired by the genius of David Bowie.

Kutcha Edwards will head to the Potato Shed for the first time with Circling Time – Songs & Stories, a show that depicts Edwards’ life as a renowned First Nations singer/songwriter and proud Mutti, Yorta Youra and Nari man.

A reimagined Jekyll and Hyde, presented by A Slightly Isolated Dog, invites you, the audience, to help tell this slightly bonkers rendition of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale.

The hugely popular comedian turned playwright Damian Callinan returns with Mayor for a Day, who creates a leaner, funnier, one-man local government service, that will linger long in the memories of those who sit in the gallery.

VCE drama playlist shows include SLAP.BANG.KISS! by Dan Gioannoni, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company; and Jack and Millie, and written by Alaine Beek the play deals with the trauma of life-threatening health issues.

Music fans will be transported back to the 80s when INXSIVE hits the Shed. Australia’s leading INXS tribute act gives the audience the opportunity to experience both the music and live show that established INXS as one of Australia’s most successful music imports.

Geelong deputy mayor Trent Sullivan, chair of the creative communities and culture portfolio, said the 2022 season promised to be a captivating one.

“After attending last night’s launch, I can guarantee that the Potato Shed’s diverse programme has something for everyone’s tastes.

“We’re fortunate to have such a high calibre of entertainment on offer right here on our doorstep, that will be sure to attract visitors from outside of Greater Geelong too.”

To download the full program, head to the Potato Shed website.