Lost Property
Performed and Co-Written by Amelia Dunn
Directed, Co-Written and Produced by Tuia Suter
Sound & Lighting by Ari Jamieson
A one-woman show set entirely on a Melbourne tram - and inside the mind of a woman who’s lost something very important. As Alice embarks on her morning commute, she pieces together her past and confronts recent decisions in order to find what’s lost.
Blending absurdity and comedy with poignant reflections on female solidarity, Lost Property asks us what it is that women truly owe each other.
Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award Winner
★★★★★ One4Review (Edinburgh)
”Gut-wrenchingly funny and deeply moving”
★★★★★ Stage Whispers (Adelaide)
“An extraordinary and vital piece of theatre”
★★★★★ Tagg (Melbourne)
”Clever, hilarious and poignant”
★★★★ The Nerd Party (Edinburgh)
”Leaves you considering the body not only as a source of pleasure and pain, but as a storyteller of its own right”
★★★★ From The North (Edinburgh)
”Opens up vital discussion”
★★★★ A Shiny Life For Me! (London)
”The mix of absurd comedy and poignant monologue is an impressive feat rarely seen executed this well”
★★★★ The Upcoming (London)
“A down-to-earth reflection on female solidarity”
★★★★ Theatre Matters (Melbourne)
“A smart, sensitive treatise on how we relate to each other”
Melbourne Observer (Melbourne)
“A bravura performance that reaffirmed faith in the monologue”
Melbourne Audience Reviews
“Lost Property had it all! Laugh out loud observations (and props!), gripping the seat intensity and wiping the tears relatability. Thought provoking and entertaining. Wonderfully written and superbly acted. Loved it!“ - Jacinta Molloy
“From the uncompromisingly honest and witty script to the deliciously daring performance, Lost Property is the kind of gut punch theatre that everyone needs to see.“ - Jemima Dunn
“Absolutely loved this show! It captured so many emotions and challenging themes in a lighthearted way. I was completely captivated the whole time, Amelia and Tuia have done an amazing job!“ - Amanda Yeo
“Relatable, heart wrenching, witty, engaging, truly one of the best local shows I’ve ever seen“ - Caitlin Soennichsen
Edinburgh Audience Reviews
“This show certainly was the highlight of the Fringe festival for me. Amelia acted out the monologue so elegantly with wit and beauty. Cleverly covering sexual content in a thought provoking way. I highly recommend.”- Chezmoi
“This is a great one-woman show. It is a heartfelt piece about womanhood and the guilt we can hold for events we fail to stop on the behalf of others due to social constraints. The show brings up a lot of important topics in an often funny but meaningful way.” - Veronica
”This show has been the HIGHLIGHT of my fringe. A moving, subversive, rib-tickling tale of regaining a loss of self, powered by an (unfortunately) pertinent and universal female experience. Amelia’s gripping performance sensitively delivers writing that strikes the perfect balance between hilarity and delicacy. Do yourself a favour and go see this show!” - Megan Cox
“An incredible performance by Amelia and an absolute must see show! The writing is sharp and clever, has a contagious and relatable humour and also beautifully raw and vulnerable. Amelia is amazing in a one woman role, and the story is such a brilliant capture of womanhood and femininity, I loved it!” - Hayley
“Wow! A real tour de force which takes you through a gamut of emotions. A one woman show which is sharp, insightful and beautifully acted. We loved it!” - Angela S
“What a truly powerful and beautiful performance. The comedy was just the right amount for something that discusses a serious topic. It is a great performance of womanhood and femininity.” - Ashlynn Taylor
“An incredible, extraordinary piece of writing and theatre.The balance of comedy intertwined with the reality of female experience and guilt is genius. Who hasn’t been there, seen that but done nothing! Alice gives a brilliant performance. You MUST see this!” - Jo Savill
“What a beautiful, insightful, refreshing take on womanhood. A clever exploration into the harrowing mental state one could be faced with when inaction meets guilt. Highly recommend seeing this brilliant show!” - Alice Way