May 10, 2022
This May, MERRIGONGX presents Dear Diary, a new musical work from Wollongong based singer/songwriter Kay Proudlove.
Kay Proudlove is a South Coast performer, writer and composer who has toured worldwide with her live shows, and worked on various music, theatre and dramatic arts projects.
Premiering at IPAC 19 – 21 May, Kay’s new work takes us on a journey through her teenage diaries through a collection of intimate and vulnerable stories and songs.
“The inspiration for Dear Diary came from moving house and stumbling across the journals of my teenage years. The entries were heart-breaking, funny and vulnerable, which to me is a winning combination when it comes to writing songs and making art.” said Kay Proudlove.
With wry humour and confessional stories, Dear Diary asks us to look at what we hold onto in our lives and when it’s the right time to let them go, if ever.
Dear Diary was produced with support from Merrigong Theatre Company’s Artist Development Program, with narrative support from dramaturg Phil Spencer (The Smallest Hour).
“It means a lot to me that MERRIGONGX saw the concept of Dear Diary as something worth investing in and bringing to life. Even more so, I appreciate the learning opportunities that have been created for me along the way. Growing my skill set as an artist in this new realm of theatre has been invaluable.” Said Kay Proudlove
“Kay’s Dear Diary coming to the MERRIGONGX stage is a wonderful example of how a work grows through our Artistic program. From its genesis on the Made from Scratch stage through our COVID support funding to being presented as part of the 2022 program.” Said Leland Kean, Artistic Development Manager. “We are extremely excited to bring this wonderful Illawarra artist and her work to our audience.”
MERRIGONGX is the independent artist side of Merrigong Theatre Company. From in-house creative developments to full-blown public presentations of new work, and everything in between, MERRIGONGX provides independent artists with financial, technical, marketing and artistic resources. For independent artists, this kind of support from venues, companies and sponsors is invaluable in bringing a new production to life.
MERRIGONGX productions are built on a Pay What You Feel basis, that puts the power to support the artists in the hands of the audience.
19 – 21 May
Bruce Gordon Theatre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
This is a ‘pay what you feel’ event
Bookings: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/dear-diary/ Or (02) 4224 5999