Nude

Written & Directed by Jayde kirchert

13 – 23 August 2015
Alex Theatre St Kilda

A one-woman show that puts a new spin on the stories and songs of the greatest sex star that ever lived: Marilyn Monroe.

  • “The writing by Kirchert is excellent, intelligent, engaging, fluid, almost academically philosophical prose.”

    Theatre People

  • “Carina Waye has the aura of Marilyn, both in spirit and physical beauty”

    Gordana Andjelic-Davila, Australian Stage

  • “a gripping and tantalising evening”

    St Kilda News

About Nude

Nude is one-woman show that puts a new spin on the stories and songs of the greatest sex star that ever lived: Marilyn Monroe.

Nude will take you backstage and behind the scenes with one of the most iconic Hollywood celebrity figures of all time: beyond the publicity, beneath the beauty spot and the costumes.

Prepare to witness the heartfelt journey of a human being with hopes, dreams, heartache, memories and love, in her quest to become desired and desirable.

Nude features sweet and sexy tunes from the Marilyn Monroe's repertoire including Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, Bye Bye Baby and My Heart Belongs to Daddy.

Please note: this show contains nudity and is not recommended for persons under 12 years.

Grants & Support

Nude was supported by Creative Partnership Australia through MATCH Funding Program, The Ron & Marg Dobell Foundation, The Alex Theatre St Kilda and donation supporters.

Thanks to Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH program, every dollar given to this campaign was matched dollar for dollar.

  • Carina Waye as Marilyn Monroe

  • Directed and Written by Jayde Kirchert

    Music Direction by Trevor Jones

    Produced by Glenn Ferguson

    Stage Management by Vicki Heilbronn

    Lighting Design by Peter Amesbury

    Design by Marc McIntyre

    Video & Photography by Worth A Shot Productions

    Executive Producer Jayde Kirchert

    Production interns Marc Angelovski & Millie Cooper

    • An Auslan interpreted show was held Saturday 22nd August 2015 at 2pm

    • Companion Cards were honoured.

    • A lift was available for people unable to use the stairs.

    • The script was made available prior to the show upon request for patrons with accessibility requirements.

  • The premiere season of Nude was performed 28–29 at Chapel Off Chapel as part of Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2014.

    • Performed & co-produced by Carina Waye

    • Directed, written & co-produced by Jayde Kirchert

    • Music Direction by Trevor Jones

    Special thanks also to Ashleigh Voce (Costumes), The Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Chapel Off Chapel, The Ron & Marg Dobell Foundation and those who offered their support and feedback throughout the first development process.

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