MELBOURNE & BALLARAT. — For some reason, Melbourne audiences think we mean “energy” or “heat” but we don’t. Literally bring spice. Turmeric, paprika, and others. Bring spice.
Dune But Worse is a 50-minute parody retelling of Frank Hebert’s Dune, told by a French-trained jester in a custom sandworm costume.
Obsessed, inept, unbothered.
Ruff as Gutz is a performance company based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington in Aotearoa / New Zealand that creates performances of chaos and joy.
Tom Smith, trading as Believable Arts Management, provides management support to creatives, allowing artists to focus on the art, not the administration.
VENUES: Festival Hall, 300 Dudley Street, West Melbourne and Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central.
DATES: Wednesday, September 30 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Festival Hall) and Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24 (Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute).
TICKETS:
Full $24.99 – $34.00
Concession $19.99 – $28.00
Hump Day Discount $18.74
Fringe Member Discount $18.74
Extra Applause $34.50
Black Tix $10.00
Group 6+ $19.50
A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.
Babes in Arms allowed.
EVENT WARNING: High Audience Participation, Mild coarse language. Parental Guidance Recommended – suitable for ages 16+.
CONTENT WARNING: Death, Murder, Staged Violence, Sexual References and Violence.
