Big Yikes! by Madeleine Border | Digital Stage

Director: Madeleine Border

Director: Ian Lawson

Presented by Playlab Theatre. Big Dreams. Bigger Doubts. Big Yikes! Meet Lorrie. Sorry... Loxie. Loxie is cooler. She's rebranding so as not to be mistaken with a load-bearing truck. She wouldn't want you to know that though - she doesn't like being 'perceived'. Loxie is leaving school, starting her first job, moving out of home, and waiting for Uni offers. She's entering her adulting era. 'Finding yourself' is hard when you're searching in a rundown share house, the situationship you THINK you have with your coworker, and under the constant nagging of your divorced parents. Big Yikes! is a coming-of-age story that explores boundaries, decision making and autonomy while asking the big questions like "what is my purpose?", "what should I do with my life?" and "why does my housemate leave lentils in the fridge to rot?" Warnings: Contains some mild coarse language and mild adult themes. Themes: School-leaving, Autonomy, Identity, Relationships, Expectation vs Reality, Change, Life Transitions, Coming-of-age, Anxiety. Big Yikes! was produced by Playlab Theatre and premiered at The Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse from the 13 March - 23 March, 2024. "Big Yikes! emerges as a poignant coming-of-age tale that navigates the tumultuous waters of self-discovery with wit, heart, and authenticity." - Jake Goodall, Drama Dispatch "Millennials and Gen Z assemble because this is the show for us!" - Samantha Hancock, Stage Buzz Brisbane "...glorious and genuinely hilarious, while at the same time making thoughtful commentary about the state of the world." - Claire Christian, ArtsHub