Bougatsa In The Sheets

Bougatsa: a delicious, messy centred Greek sweet.
Often served for breakfast.
Sounds like a fun time, right?
Well it’s a hot mess, that’s for sure!

Irene Nicola has always been a bit of a hot mess. Sure she’s a Paximadi in the streets (it’s a Greek biscotti alright?! Now you know.) But in the sheets, under the sweet “good Greek girl” covers is a gooey centre, and just way too much filo pastry.
(The filo pastry is drama).

For the first real time onstage, Irene talks about growing up in the Greek diaspora, her late bisexual awakening, discovering she has ADHD and how her lewd comedy has always gotten her into a mess. Just remember though, before anyone compares her to Elouise Eftos – we can both be hot and Greek, babes. It’s Ola Kala (OK).

This work-in-progress show will feature some original songs, some burlesque, some visual presentations on the projector and lots of silliness.

“Irene Nicola… of memorable cabaret/showgirl mini epics like ‘Revenge’ and ‘Apocalypse Please’, throws her skills and her Greek life into a full length comedy show and soars.” – Chuck Moore Reviews About, Sydney Fringe Comedy 2024

“Terrific, unmissable new direction it already is. No joke: Smashed and nailed it.” – Chuck Moore Reviews About, Sydney Fringe Comedy 2024

CONTENT WARNINGS
Partial nudity, adult themes, sexual themes, discussion of violence.

Written and performed by Irene Nicola
Directed by Sam Wade and Bec Melrose

  — About Our Venue —

📍 We are at 44-54 Botany Road, Redfern, 2016

👩‍🦽 ITS is wheelchair accessible, with one small step to get into the space. 

🍺 Our bar is now open! (please note we are no longer byo as we are a licensed venue)  

🚗 There is street parking in the streets surrounding the venue.

🚂 Redfern Station is a 10 minute walk away (exit Gibbons St). Waterloo Metro 2 mins walk. 

Wanna grab food beforehand? These are our fave spots nearby:

🍔 Mountain Culture | 🍛Flyover Fritterie | 🍜 RaRa Ramen