A Third Place

Two wogs, a drag queen. Madone!

Maria is gay, Nonna is dead, these two things do not correlate. Rumours are flying through the family when Maria inherits the beloved local Italian social hub, Il Caffe Cafe. Now left to run a failing business, all while trying to navigate a culture in contrast with her values, Maria needs help. Divine intervention comes in the shape of her cousin, Bella, and the eccentrically mysterious drag queen, Monica Bocconcini. 

A bittersweet reflection on grief, cultural identity and queerness; A Third Place pulls apart the cross sections of culture, family and values, as the trio unravel the mysteries of the past to restore Il Caffe Cafe back to its former glory, and find an unlikely community along the way. 

So shaddapa ya face and take a seat! 

• Writer / Director / Performer

  Dakota Gaudio

• Producer

  Phoebe Jade Wood

• Assistant Director

  Annalisa Cicchini

• Dramaturg / Sound Designer

  Sian Griffiths

• Stage Manager

  Jarrad Whitehurst

• Deputy Stage Manager

  Maia Jackson

• Performer / Deviser

  Isla Simeoni
  Tiandra Seal

• Lighting Designer

  Ciedele Mezger

• Costume Designer

  Adah Hill

• Set Designer

  Setareh Moqarabin