50 minute show + optional 10 minute Q&A
BROMANCE
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2026 VCE PLAYLIST SELECTION
"What a treat! Fast paced, relevant, entertaining and hilarious! Such a great experience for our students to see Commedia in action!" - LAURISTON GIRLS SCHOOL
What's it all about?
President Pantalone in crisis — the polls are down, the people of Naples think he sucks, and winning the upcoming election is no longer a certainty. Enter Colombina — Commedia’s sharp-witted OG feminist and sass queen — with plans to use the government’s power for good, save the day, and get the people of Naples onside once again. Pantalone refuses to listen to Colombina, to reason or accept responsibility, instead choosing to negotiate with the unscrupulous Capitano and Pulcinella. And thanks to Pantalone’s inept deal-making, Colombina finds herself outrageously betrothed to Capitano— gross!
Refusing to be a pawn in their power games, she outsmarts schemers, dictators, and tech-billionaires through disguises, trickery, and quick wit — with the help of fangirling side-kick Arlecchino — all while navigating peace talks and keeping the people of Naples safe from the imminent wrath of Vesuvius!
Refusing to be a pawn in their power games, she outsmarts schemers, dictators, and tech-billionaires through disguises, trickery, and quick wit — with the help of fangirling side-kick Arlecchino — all while navigating peace talks and keeping the people of Naples safe from the imminent wrath of Vesuvius!
What you can expect
Just like The Simpsons our shows are universally appealing, there’s always something for everyone!
Cast & Crew
Writers Christian Bagin & Rosa Campagnaro
Director: Rosa Campagnaro
Set & Costume Designer:Casey Harper-Wood
Stage Manager: Rosemary Osmond
Performers:Alana Louise & Jasper Foley
Producers:Rosa Campagnaro & Jasper Foley
Videographer/Editor: Michael Hollis
suitability and investment
Year 10 - 12 Students
- 2026 VCE Playlist Selection!
- Students will be able to identity and analyse:
- Drama conventions
- Dramatic elements
- Theatre Composition
- Expressive and performance skills
- Playmaking techniques
- Production areas
- Performance styles including satire, political and feminist theatre.
Primary - Year 9 Students
- This show is suitable and easily adapted for Primary and Early Secondary students of Drama, Theatre Studies, Italian, Art, English, History, or for Carnevale
- The premise, social-political satire, and masked characters remain the same.
Fees
School Incursion (Metro & Regional) – 100 students or less
INVESTMENT
$1,800.00 (Inc GST)
ADDITIONAL STUDENTS
$9.00 (Inc GST)
* Bespoke quotes available for large cohorts or multiple-show bookings.
* Travel fees apply for schools outside the metropolitan area
* 15% discount for our online and on-demand subscription when you bundle with an incursion.
Terms, Conditions and Legal Stuff
Bookings
VCE Playlist Season 2026
The Motley Bauhaus Theatrette (118 Elgin Street, Carlton)
21st – 26th April
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am & 7:00pm. Saturday 2:00pm
Tickets: https://www.themotley.com.au/whatson.html#calendar-19487ace-8143-421c-8dbf-36b3fe83adf0-event-a5925806-2c86-4504-804a-10b6dbece8d8
Email: Savier@themotley.com.au
School incursion metropolitan and regional
Online & On-Demand
Available October 2026 HERE