Melbourne Fringe Festival kicks off next week and one of the first shows on the roster is Em Barrett’s Ode To A Grape. We were lucky enough to have a quick chat with Em to hear a bit more about her, the show and some sneaky spoilers:
How would you describe Ode To A Grape in 3 words?
Inspiring, absurd, and hilarious.
What are your plans post Melbourne Fringe?
Sleep sleep sleep! Then onto the next festival. I’m hoping MICF!
If Ode To A Grape had a soundtrack, what hit songs would it be associated with?
Corb Lund- Cow’s around, and Everybody Hurts by R.E.M
What’s one show you recommend other than your own at Melbourne Fringe Festival?
A Lucky Refugee? By Bahaa Dabbagh
What’s a spoiler for Ode To A Grape that won’t make sense until you see the show?
The wonders of Ukelele music for cow communication
Where and when is the show happening, and where can we get tickets?
The Motley Bauhaus. 28 Sep- 3 Oct. 6pm. Get your tickets here.








