Lisa Chappell stars in Fred at The Basement.
Lisa Chappell's self-penned, one-woman show is a macabre comedy that takes us a million miles away from the wholesome, girl-next-door persona of McLeod's Daughter.
The story opens with some hilarious reflections on the risks and rewards of live theatre delivered by a neurotic relief teacher who suffers from chronically low
levels of self-esteem.
In the intimate setting of The Basement, Chappell builds a strong personal connection with the audience and demonstrates a remarkable ability to breathe life into her bizarre creations.
The main character is a deeply traumatised soul locked in a world of schizophrenic fantasy where obsessive indulgence in the sensual enjoyment of ice-cream is jarringly juxtaposed with the psychotic violence of sadistic cannibalism.
The dark subject matter is treated in a relentlessly light-hearted manner. The script utilises the technique popularised by Quentin Tarantino in which acts of horrific violence are presented in a casual, everyday tone.
