The Dragon
A witty, music-filled fairytale of heroes and villains.
A dragon has held sway over a cowering village for centuries, when a brave Lancelot arrives to vanquish the beast. The problem? The townsfolk have become quite fond of the tyrant and the impositions he makes … including the annual human sacrifice!
But don’t be fooled, there is more to this fairytale than meets the eye. Beneath the merriment lies a keen-witted exploration of political corruption and the perils of complacency. With Melbourne’s comic maestros Tripod bringing their iconic musical spoofery to the stage while playing the beast in question, and stellar performances from Jimi Bani (Mabo) and Kim Gyngell (Full Frontal), you won’t want to miss the laugh-until-you-ache hilarity of The Dragon.
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Great night, excellent performances.
loved the show, had a great night, thank you!!!!
Fantasy with a twist! Very entertaining and quite surprising!
Excellent show, Tripod were a delightand Kym Gyngell is a treasure.
Great show! Well performed with an interesting message.
I'm very sorry . I read the date incorrectly and turned up a day late for this performance !! Much to my disappointment . I've rated it a 4 as that seems a popular consensus .
Funny as! Tripod carry the cast, along with the rest of the show! a great night!
Great show, entertaining and funny. Not what I would normally expect to see from Tripod but still exceptionally cleaver.
Lot of work went into this show and mostly it paid off, suffers from the occasional overacting but found it a worthwhile performance, and Tripod are something of a National Treasure now.
Thanks on the house for this great chance to see a great production. This was a witty and creative version and much appreciated. Highly recommend. Pity it has finished. Thx again
Great show, Tripod was funny and left you wanting more, and the actors were all exceptional, Thank you.
an interesting tale, full of drama and comedy with some fabulous actors and wonderful songs by Tripod!
Enjoyed this twisted tale full of humour and darkness then light! Loved the music of Tripod, lyrics were very fitting!
Entertaining, yet a little too preachy - did I get the wrong impression? A great cast provided a believable performance! The venue was amazing. Will definitely return to this theatre!
Thought provoking, fun show, really good nights entertainment.
Great fun! Funny entertaining!
Very funny and entertaining with a well designed staging. But also strong serious themes.
Great show
A little tricky at times to follow
Golden tumble roll
Cutesy animals to boot
Fab set
Tripod were great as musicians and actors and they really connect with the audience. The play itself was in need of serious editing and rescripting. The light-hearted musical comedy of tripod did not meld well in to the haphazard story line of the play. The serious messages and metaphors of the play were too drawn out to be really engaging.
This was a fascinating fairytale, full of humour and great harmonies! Lots of good values and messages were conveyed by an extremely talented cast. A great show!
Unique, quirky, thought-provoking.
Clever sets and stage work, excellent music.
Not for kids (lots of swearing!) and the theme is quite dark and heavy towards the end.
I was enthralled - what brillant performers
A great show but don't go thinking this is the usual Tripod lighthearted song and banter. The show has some pretty serious undertones, monologues, and is a little off the cuff at times. Still very enjoyable but best to brace yourself before you go for something a little darker. Their 'onesies' are adorable though!
fabulous, playful and entertaining