Savage, You Matched With, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends and Teeth 'n' Smiles

About this episode

Darren and Natalie discuss four diverse theatrical productions, including a historical drama and a modern dating satire.

This week Darren and Natalie take on four strikingly different productions. From dark historical drama –  Savage , and modern dating satire  You Matched With , to world-class dance  Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends  and a raw, music-fuelled classic -  Teeth 'n' Smiles. Savage – White Bear Theatre A chilling and provocative play rooted in real history,  Savage  explores the horrifying “conversion” experiments carried out under Nazi rule by Danish doctor Carl Peter Værnet, who claimed to have found a “cure” for homosexuality. Set against this brutal backdrop, the play examines identity, power and survival, brought to life through a strong ensemble. Unflinching and deeply affecting, it confronts a dark chapter of history that still resonates today. You Matched With… – Etcetera Theatre Swipe right into chaos with this sharp, witty exploration of modern dating.  You Matched With…  dives into the absurdities, expectations and emotional rollercoaster of app-based romance, blending humour with uncomfortable truths about connection in the digital age. Fast-paced and relatable, it captures the awkwardness, hope and heartbreak of searching…

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren, Natalie

Topics covered

• theatre
• drama
• dance
• modern dating
• historical drama

Keywords

• Savage
• You Matched With
• Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends
• Teeth 'n' Smiles

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Savage, You Matched With,, Turn it Out, Teeth 'n' Smiles

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