Not to be rude, but do you realise that it’s been a little over two decades since the early 2000s – when we all had Spice Girls posters tacked to our walls, fresh Harry Potter books on our shelves, and everyone was wearing trucker hats? While some trends come around again (and thankfully, others don’t) this intimate new musical comedy wants to remind you of all of them on a cringe-filled trip down memory lane. Strap in ’90s babies, this one’s for you.
Landing at Bondi Pavilion for two shows only on June 14 and 15 as part of the iconic site's arts program, Dear Diary is a confessional one-woman show created and performed by up-and-coming storyteller Kay Proudlove, who turned to her teenage diary entries for inspiration and ended up turning them into an 85-minute comedic musical.
From juicy topics including celebrity crushes and bad first kisses, to the serious stuff of body image and the binge-drinking culture that teenagers often come up against, this witty tale is a musical journey into the world of growing up.
Developed in Wollongong through Merrigong Theatre’s Merrigong X program, Dear Diary debuted at Perth Fringe (where it received 4.5 stars), and is now kicking off its national tour in May with dates across New South Wales in Bondi and Penrith, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
Tickets are $20-$45 and you can get yours here.