Name: Something Beginning with M
Start: 2026-12-08
End: 2026-12-10
Location: La Mama HQ

A vibrant romp through the world of art, where administrators and muses pose challenges unforeseen.

A vibrant tableau vivant frolic through the world of art, where artists must navigate between Midas and Miser for funding, and malicious art critics Medusa and Medea.
Artists Manny Quinn and Manny Festo are challenged by the question, how can one lead a fascinating life that inspires art, without time and energy to do the art, let alone the admin?

Meanwhile their model and muse Mêlée decides they want to make their own art, hunting for meaning and muses themselves.
Sit back and savour an absurd window into the lives of artists as they create live art onstage!

Writer/Director: Sofia Chapman

Dramaturg and Outside Eye: Dr Görkem Acaroğlu

Performers: Sofia Chapman, Rosemary Johns, Ruth Katerelos, Maxine Sutcliffe, Rosa Voto

Set Design: Alana Hunt

Music: Sofia Chapman, Maxine Sutcliffe, Rosa Voto

Additional live art by Skeleton Painter - Jacqui Stockdale

“An extraordinary gleeful exploration of some dark political events that besieged Eastern European countries under communist regimes. This light-hearted approach does not belittle the issues but allows the audience to see how suspicion and paranoia pervaded all aspects of life in countries like Romania... a highly energetic and lively production that is full of unexpected and enchanting moments.”

Patricia Di Risio, Stage Whispers, of The Top Secret Violin Case, La Mama Courthouse January 2020

“Raw, fun, poetic – makes for a very fine watch.”

David Collins, Arts Review, of Todd in Venice La Mama 2017

“The Four Accordionists of the Apocalypse is an unusual and very funny play, poking fun at the end of the world through Norse Mythology one accordion note at a time; it is well worth catching.”

Gordana Andjelic-Davila, Australian Stage 2012

Sexual references
Drug references

Visual Ratings: 50%