It’s an unbearably boring afternoon at Trampoline World. Thunder crashes overhead, some kid has thrown up in the bathroom, AND the roof is leaking... again.
Boredom quickly descended into cutthroat competition, and existential dread explodes into colourfully grotesque live rock music. There’s a bloody fight in a foam pit, and even gut-wrenching, stomach-churning, heart-shattering poetry can’t save love.
Nihilistic Optimism on Trampolines is a comedically cathartic battle between nihilism and optimism with all the angst of working in customer service, exploring the struggle to find identity and purpose in a tumultuous world with an uncertain future.
Can these Nihilistic Optimists find meaning in their seemingly meaningless job?
1hr.
Ages 15+.
26th November, 2025
6th December, 2025
Theatre Works Theatre Works is wheelchair accessible for audience members and performers. We have step-free access except to the seating bank. Our seating bank has 16 stairs to the top of the rafters.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Tram routes: 12, 16 & 96.
BY BUS: Bus routes: 600 Southland Shopping Centre to St Kilda Station / 623 Glen Waverley to St Kilda Station / 246 Elsternwick to Clifton Hill.
BY CAR: There is limited street parking available - it is advisable to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Kasey Barratt
Nihilistic Optimism on Trampolines runs for 1hr.
Nihilistic Optimism on Trampolines is at Melbourne's Theatre Works, which is located at 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
Nihilistic Optimism on Trampolines tickets start at $25.
Ages 15+.
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